This is an exciting opportunity for a 1 year secondment within MTW UGI CNS Service. We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic nurse with a strong work ethic and a solid clinical background in gastro-intestinal or cancer care to join our well-established team of Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialists at Band 7 level.
The Upper GI CNS team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a forward-thinking, patient-focused team providing a high standard of care for patients diagnosed with Upper GI cancer, embracing change to improve patient experience.
The CNS Team are an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and work closely with medical/surgical colleagues, diagnostic services, inpatient and outpatient teams to provide a holistic and patient-centred service. The CNS Team have strong links with Kent Oncology Centre to ensure a streamlined pathway of care for patients.
The CNS Team also includes a UGI Development Nurse and Cancer Support Worker who provides a valuable contribution to the patient pathway.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working as a member of the Band 7 Upper GI CNS Team, to provide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients diagnosed with Upper GI cancer, joining them to take the lead on the day-to-day running of the service. You will also work clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support including Holistic Assessments and Personalised Care Plans. You will also provide support for junior members of the team including undertaking annual appraisals and performance reviews. You will actively engage with the weekly MDT acting as patient advocate and supporting decision-making. To work at Band 7 level you will need to have gained experience at Band 6, or equivalent level in a gastro-intestinal medical, surgical or oncology setting. The post will involve cross-site working and a degree of flexibility to meet the needs of the service. We currently operate a Monday to Friday service and are happy to consider a flexible working pattern providing the needs of the service are met. About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience Post registration course in cancer/palliative care or relevant experience in gastro-enterology Counselling skills training Advanced Communication Skills Training Working towards Master's Degree Experience
Worked specifically with cancer or gastroenterology patient group for at Band 6 level or above, or equivalent Expert in nurse-led practice. Knowledge of current management of patients with Upper GI cancer. Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Upper GI cancers. Knowledge symptom management in relation to Upper GI cancer Knowledge of national guidance relating to Upper GI cancer services and the NHS Cancer Plan. Knowledge of neuroendocrine tumours and a specific interest in management of these Skills
Able to communicate empathically and compassionately with patients and families Able to work well within a Team and support colleagues with the same degree of compassion and empathy reserved for patients Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team Ability to prioritise workload achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post Ability to communicate patient information and education Ability to deliver informal and formal lectures at all levels Experience in using spreadsheets and databases Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Head of Nursing Oncology & Cancer Performance £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
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The role will involve working as a member of the Band 7 Upper GI CNS Team, to provide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients diagnosed with Upper GI cancer, joining them to take the lead on the day-to-day running of the service. You will also work clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support including Holistic Assessments and Personalised Care Plans. You will also provide support for junior members of the team including undertaking annual appraisals and performance reviews. You will actively engage with the weekly MDT acting as patient advocate and supporting decision-making. To work at Band 7 level you will need to have gained experience at Band 6, or equivalent level in a gastro-intestinal medical, surgical or oncology setting. The post will involve cross-site working and a degree of flexibility to meet the needs of the service. We currently operate a Monday to Friday service and are happy to consider a flexible working pattern providing the needs of the service are met. About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience Post registration course in cancer/palliative care or relevant experience in gastro-enterology Counselling skills training Advanced Communication Skills Training Working towards Master's Degree Experience
Worked specifically with cancer or gastroenterology patient group for at Band 6 level or above, or equivalent Expert in nurse-led practice. Knowledge of current management of patients with Upper GI cancer. Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Upper GI cancers. Knowledge symptom management in relation to Upper GI cancer Knowledge of national guidance relating to Upper GI cancer services and the NHS Cancer Plan. Knowledge of neuroendocrine tumours and a specific interest in management of these Skills
Able to communicate empathically and compassionately with patients and families Able to work well within a Team and support colleagues with the same degree of compassion and empathy reserved for patients Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team Ability to prioritise workload achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post Ability to communicate patient information and education Ability to deliver informal and formal lectures at all levels Experience in using spreadsheets and databases Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Head of Nursing Oncology & Cancer Performance £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
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