Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work within the Macmillan Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Hepatobiliary (HPB) specialist team based within HGS.
You would join this well-established and highly regarded UGI/HPB cancer specialist nursing service. We are looking for an experienced, innovative, motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic registered nurse with excellent communication skills who has a passion and drive for delivering patient centred care and services.
The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and be an expert resource to UGI/HPB cancer patients and their carers. Acting as a key worker you will use and apply expert knowledge of cancer treatment to oversee and co-ordinate services and personalize the pathway of care for individual patients. This includes ensuring the complex information and support needs of patients and families are addressed. You will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work both independently and as a member of the specialist UGI/HPB cancer multidisciplinary team. You should have demonstrable experience of working with people affected by UGI/HPB cancers and a good understanding of both local and national cancer guidelines and pathways.
Main duties of the job
To apply for this post, you will need :
3 years post registration (2 years' experience in cancer care, palliative care or upper GI/Gastroenterology)
Knowledge of upper GI and HPB cancer diagnosis and management
Knowledge and understanding of the Cancer CNS role and its purpose
Advanced communication skills to speak with patients, relatives and liaison with multidisciplinary team including a variety of support network
Basic Computer knowledge
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 237/931 or equivalent
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
- Degree in health care related to cancer or palliative care or willingness to undertake
- Advanced communication skills -- level 6
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration
- 2 years experience in cancer care, palliative care or upper GI/Gastroenterology care
- Knowledge of upper GI and HPB cancer diagnosis and management
- Knowledge and understanding of research/audit
- Knowledge and understanding of the Cancer CNS role and its purpose
Desirable
- Previous experience as specialist nurse
- Evidence of supporting others within the clinical setting
- Evidence of implementing change
- Experience of leadership
- Demonstrate own evidence of continued professional and managerial development
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Ability to successfully complete projects and follow through actions
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional maturity
- Enthusiasm/motivation
- Flexible approach to working
- Sensitivity to patients needs
- Works well in a team
- Ability to travel across sites- Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 237/931 or equivalent
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
- Degree in health care related to cancer or palliative care or willingness to undertake
- Advanced communication skills -- level 6
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration
- 2 years experience in cancer care, palliative care or upper GI/Gastroenterology care
- Knowledge of upper GI and HPB cancer diagnosis and management
- Knowledge and understanding of research/audit
- Knowledge and understanding of the Cancer CNS role and its purpose
Desirable
- Previous experience as specialist nurse
- Evidence of supporting others within the clinical setting
- Evidence of implementing change
- Experience of leadership
- Demonstrate own evidence of continued professional and managerial development
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Ability to successfully complete projects and follow through actions
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Professional maturity
- Enthusiasm/motivation
- Flexible approach to working
- Sensitivity to patients needs
- Works well in a team
- Ability to travel across sites- Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
