Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hepatobillary CNS

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hepatobillary CNS, London

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Client:

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

Hepatobiliary (HPB) CNS serviceBand 6/7Depending on Experience

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within the GSTT Hepatobiliary (HPB) CNS service.

You will work alongside a well-established team to deliver care for patients with liver, pancreatic, biliary and gallbladder disorders, both malignant and benign conditions.

Excellent communication and documentation are essential as the role will include delivering sensitive diagnoses as well as seeing patients in clinical settings and during procedures.

The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate care for patients with suspected HPB cancers and be a point of contact and source of information. This will involve coordinating surveillance and care for patients on long-term HPB-related follow-up.

The role involves supporting gastroenterology and upper GI surgical clinics, liaising with other trusts regarding referrals, and building good working relationships within the team and beyond.

Education will be provided as required for any training or knowledge gaps.

Closing date: 2nd July 2024

Interview date: 8th July 2024

Main duties of the job

Develop and maintain effective communication with the wider MDT, patients, and relatives/carers, regarding results and outcomes.

The role requires a degree of autonomy, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.

The post holder will be responsible for clinical triage of 2-week wait referrals, using the STT model where appropriate, and assessing patients via telephone or face-to-face clinics. Therefore, the applicant needs to have expert knowledge of upper GI anatomy, physiology, and psychological functioning to produce an effective care plan.

The post holder should have knowledge and experience of suspected upper GI cancer, benign endoscopy, and diagnostic pathways, linking with multidisciplinary meetings and clinical teams. An understanding of the Faster Diagnostic Standard and Referral to Treatment standards is also required. They will work closely with cancer pathway tracking teams to maintain efficient timelines on patient tracking lists (PTLs). Ideally, they should be working at an advanced practice level with advanced clinical assessment and non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake it.

Working for our organization

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s leading hospitals, including Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield, as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.

The Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery Directorate (GMS) provides services across inpatient, outpatient, and some community settings, covering upper and lower GI surgery, hepatology, gastroenterology, and emergency surgery.

Within GMS, you’ll be supported by a team of dedicated colleagues whose skills, passion, and teamwork will inspire and support you. Caring for patients is our top priority, and our staff often go the extra mile. We value diversity and are committed to equitable treatment for all staff and patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues regarding disease treatment and management.
• Significant knowledge and advanced communication skills to support and inform patients.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.
• See attached full job description for detailed responsibilities.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience working autonomously at an advanced level in relevant specialties.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Experience supervising students and providing clinical education.

Skills

• Advanced clinical, managerial, and leadership skills in the specialty.
• Excellent listening and counseling skills for managing complex situations and delivering sensitive outcomes.
• Experience teaching patients about managing their conditions and raising awareness.
• Ability to lead and influence staff clinically.
• Proficiency in history taking and physical assessment to guide patient care.
• Experience in clinical and nursing research.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex data and findings.

Qualifications/Professional/Statutory Registration

• RN1 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register, appropriate for the specialty area.
• BSc/First degree (health-related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
• Post-registration qualification in the relevant area or equivalent experience.
• Leadership course.
• Working towards a master’s degree.
• Experience with hepatobiliary and liver diseases.
• Working towards or holding a non-medical physical assessment course.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ values diversity and is committed to equitable treatment for all staff and patients, ensuring policies and practices promote inclusion and non-discrimination.