Job Overview
The post holder will work alongside senior clinical nurse specialists assisting in the delivery of high quality Upper GI/HPB services throughout the patient cancer pathways..
Working alongside other clinical colleagues the post holder will develop and advise on expert care, treatment and support for this patient group. The post holder will participate in and contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice. They will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care.
The role requires an innovative nurse with a sound vision of nursing and a commitment to providing the best patient care. In collaboration with their line manager the post holder will act as key worker for a caseload of patients demonstrating a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care.
Main duties of the job
- To work alongside the UGI CNS across the patient pathway, delivering and maintaining high standards of care and contributing to the multi-disciplinary team within the Royal United Hospital.
- To support and contribute to the development and promotion of the nursing service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care.
- To educate staff in understanding the care requirements of patients undergoing investigations and treatments and ensure that the physical and psychological needs of the patients and their families are met.
- To provide holistic care for patient’s undergoing investigation and treatment on their entire patient pathway. To deliver a high standard of person centred care which promotes a culture that supports self-management?
- To promote and participate in the implementation of the RUH Cancer strategy and Nursing strategy:
- Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice;
- Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
- To participate in the delivery of specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
- To promote and maintain effective communication.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, patients and families to seek their views and to develop and improve practice and the service
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description that outlines all of the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a Cancer CNS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Leadership and management experience
Desirable criteria
- Ability to lead and influence change
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Spec - Upper GI CNS (PDF, 328.4KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Kay Birch Job title HPB Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address
[email protected] 
