Job summary
This is a part time position for 15 hours per week. You will predominately be working Thursday 7:30 - 15:30 and Friday 08:00 - 16:00 though you may occasionally need to work other days ( Monday- Wednesday) if the service needs require it.
Are you a band 5 staff nurse who is ready for a new challenge? Have you thought about a change of direction but not sure what avenue to take?
If you possess an eye for detail, diligence and a commitment to excellent patient care and would like to try a specialist field of practice then this might provide a unique part time opportunity for you. We are looking for someone who is hard working and flexible in their approach to support the smooth running of the HPB service.
The HPB service is the regional referral centre for pancreatic and liver surgery. You will be responsible for ensuring all patients that are referred to the service are appropriately assessed, treated and followed up by liaising with local / regional teams and the correct surveillance programme is undertaken. You will work initially under the supervision of the HPB CNS but will be expected to be able to identify potential risks/ concerns and act on them accordingly ensuring patient safety is kept at all times.
Informal visits encouraged
Main duties of the job
Ensure cancer pathways are adhered to in a timely manner, act on this as appropriate when required.
Support patients and their families, carers throughout the HPB pathways / treatment plans for benign and cancer patients. Putting the patient at the centre if the service provided.
Liaise with the regional teams to ensure the smooth transition of care to the specialist centre and referral back. Identify and act on any issues that may arise. Ensure all investigations and results are obtained as required.
Support team members in providing patient care and carry out MDT outcomes to ensure cancer breaches do not occur.
Please see attached application pack ( combined Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities).
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 30 June 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 17 July 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 30 June 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 17 July 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant experience in surgery or acute medicine
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Degree
- Research Module
- Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert nursing skills
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
- Accept personal accountability for own practice
- Recent extensive ward experience in surgery or acute medicine
Desirable
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching
- HPB surgical experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding and knowledge / Willingness to learn about the HPB specialist field
- NMC code of professional conduct
- Good understanding of cancer pathways / willingness to learn
Desirable
- Knowledge of HPB surgery and aftercare
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.
- Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills
- Leadership Skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant experience in surgery or acute medicine
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Degree
- Research Module
- Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert nursing skills
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
- Accept personal accountability for own practice
- Recent extensive ward experience in surgery or acute medicine
Desirable
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching
- HPB surgical experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding and knowledge / Willingness to learn about the HPB specialist field
- NMC code of professional conduct
- Good understanding of cancer pathways / willingness to learn
Desirable
- Knowledge of HPB surgery and aftercare
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.
- Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills
- Leadership Skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).