Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

HPB Cancer Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

We are looking for passionate, professional, and ambitious Registered Nurse to join our Upper Gastrointestinal (HPB) Cancer Nurse Specialist Team for a fixed term contract/secondment, maternity leave cover.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a registered nurse to join our existing Upper GI Cancer Nurse Specialist within the Gastroenterology team for a fixed term contract, or secondment to cover for a period of maternity leave. Our Upper GI Cancer Nurse Specialists care for Service Users who have been diagnosed with Gastric, Oesophageal and HepatoPancreaticoBiliary Cancers. Service Users are supported from the point of diagnosis or referral through to treatment.

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:

Have the ability to draw upon sound clinical experience, knowledge and skills to benefit and improve service user care.
Knowledge of cancer pathways
Excellent communication skills
A willingness to learn and develop

This is a really exciting post and an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our established Upper GI cancer Nurse Specialist team; to work together and provide support and care for Service Users who are being treated by us and have presented with an Upper GI Cancer.

Main duties of the job

Your primary role as part of our team will be to support the HepatoPancreaticoBiliary however there will be an expectation of cross covering as required by the service. Service Users on this pathway are often referred to our team via the 2WeekWait pathway following a referral from their GP. This is the point where Service Users are introduced to our team as their 'Key Worker'. As 'Key workers' Service Users have open access to our team via the telephone. We have numerous calls during the day often for symptom advice or psychological support.

The majority of Service Users progress through the pathway whilst remaining at home. Our team is responsible for ensuring Service Users are supported through this journey and seen at key points e.g.at diagnosis, results giving and treatment planning. Some Service Users are diagnosed with their cancer whilst an inpatient. Part of our role is to support Service Users and their loved ones during their stay and ensure they are clear on next steps once discharged.

Service Users who have an HPB cancer will usually be referred to our local oncology team. In addition, some Service Users will be seen by the surgical team at Addenbrookes to discuss the role of surgery. This post holder will work closely with the surgical teams ensuring Service Users are supported through their pathway.

Whilst this post is offered as full time we would consider job share/part time for the right candidate

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-23-M2737

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC register
Appropriate Degree
Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialism or equivalent
Awareness of need to maintain health safety and security of staff and patients

Desirable

Management qualification
Evidence of short courses at Masters level or equivalent evidence
Appropriate postgraduate level qualification

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-registration experience and significant experience must be in specialism
Evidence of advanced clinical skills relevant to the role
Management experience
Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment

Desirable

Experience of undertaking research

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills
Effective communicator
Able to critique research
Experience of change management
Ability to interpret national directions in health care policy
Credible practitioner/role model
Clear understanding of the nursing role within the multi-disciplinary team and the ability to effectively represent the interests of the profession
Ability to lead/implement change
Ability to effectively solve problems

Aptitude

Essential

Highly motivated
Flexible/adaptable
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC register
Appropriate Degree
Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialism or equivalent
Awareness of need to maintain health safety and security of staff and patients

Desirable

Management qualification
Evidence of short courses at Masters level or equivalent evidence
Appropriate postgraduate level qualification

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-registration experience and significant experience must be in specialism
Evidence of advanced clinical skills relevant to the role
Management experience
Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment

Desirable

Experience of undertaking research

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills
Effective communicator
Able to critique research
Experience of change management
Ability to interpret national directions in health care policy
Credible practitioner/role model
Clear understanding of the nursing role within the multi-disciplinary team and the ability to effectively represent the interests of the profession
Ability to lead/implement change
Ability to effectively solve problems

Aptitude

Essential

Highly motivated
Flexible/adaptable
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)