Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks

To support patients on the gynaecology pathways.

To develop and work closely with members of the Multi- Disciplinary Team regarding all aspects of the gynaecology oncology service.

To attend MDT Meetings and develop the presentation skills, as you may be required to present cases.

To work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists with the development of the gynaecology oncology nursing service.

To work with other appropriate professionals across all care settings and patient and public representatives with the aim of ensuring optimum service

To act as the patients, advocate, supporting their involvement in decision making.

To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust

Act as a role model for best practice across the trust

Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and act when standards are not being maintained.

Have the skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and treatments within gynaecology oncology

Contribute to the writing of protocols and procedures applicable to the gynaecology oncology service

To have the knowledge base that reflects up-to-date issues in gynaecology, management to enable appropriate selection and application of treatment.

Communicate within the MDT all issues relating to the management of gynaecology oncology patients.

To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions.

To support the Specialist Nurses to provide and develop cross site nursing services, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care in line with government and professional guidelines.

To share responsibility for the management of the caseload.

To be accountable for own professional actions and not be directly supervised.

To develop advanced skills in assessment and evaluation in supporting the Specialist nurses in nurse led clinics.

To develop expert knowledge of gynaecology cancers

To be accountable for own actions and decisions.

To support patient through process diagnosis, management and treatment and follow up of cancer.

Have the skills to recognise changes in patients conditions who require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.

Have the skills to support patients with concerns with investigations/treatment options with empathy and specialist knowledge of disease management.

To support the clinical team for patients on risk stratified follow up.

Make appropriate referrals to other members of the trust, community and Primary care.

Provides support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care, and engage in effective communication with patients, carers, relatives and visitors.

Professional Duties

Maintain own knowledge, competence and skill level throughout the training period by ensuring regular clinical supervision, appraisal, and personal development plans are appropriate training programs.

Undertakes mandatory training within required timescales, meets updates and training requirements for the post within timescales

Promote the service both within the Trust and externally to the organisation representing the Trust and specialty at a regional and national level.

Contribute to the maintenance of a peer support network of support, information and learning with other specialist nurses at a local and national level

Utilise local, regional and national networks to contribute to and develop own knowledge base.

With the lead cancer nurse and the lead clinical nurse specialist, support the development cancer nursing and supportive care for cancer patients in Calderdale and Huddersfield.

To promote continuity along the patient pathway, liaising where appropriate with other care settings and professionals.

To be involved in the annual review of all written information available for patients and carers, ensuring these are offered and are accessible at all points of the pathway of care.

To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust.

Professional accountability for the care you give to the woman within the service.

Managerial Duties

Support the Lead nurse /General Manager in developing the Gynaecology oncology management service and assist in the preparation of business plans for service development.

Actively support the implementation of government directives relating to gynaecology cancer management.

Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.

Establish and maintain links locally, regionally and nationally with appropriate groups in relation to gynaecology management.

Maintain an active role in the Gynae cancer support group.

Attend departmental team meeting.

Financial Duties

To have some awareness of the Unit budget and Trust goals.

Managing Self

Participate in regular supervision.

Attend all mandatory training.

Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.

Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.

Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.

Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Cancer qualification or equivalent
• Mentorship or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
• Advanced communication skills training
• Counseling skills or equivalent
• Level 2 Psychology Skills Training
• Evidence of MDT working

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Knowledge of the management of women's health Gynaecology cancers
• An understanding and appreciation of different computerised systems and records
• An understanding of evidence-based practise
• Skills to competently assessment / management / investigation of gynaecology cancer and related conditions.
• Able to use IT equipment effectively

Desirable

• Recent relevant experience working within a Clinical Specialist Role
• Knowledge /experience within Oncology nursing
• An Understanding of the cancer pathway

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to patient, colleague and workload needs
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as an autonomous practitioner

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)