Upper GI Cancer CNS — Patient Care & Care Coordination

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a UGI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to address patients' health concerns and promote their health and wellbeing. The CNS will provide physical and emotional support and coordinate care within the UGI cancer pathway.

Based in the Trust's oncology services, the CNS works within a multidisciplinary team and with families to deliver patient-centered care, educate staff, and contribute to the development of clinical services and enhanced

Responsibilities

• Addresses patients’ health concerns and promotes their health and wellbeing.
• Provides physical and emotional support to patients and coordinates their care services.
• Informs and advises patients on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis.
• Collaborates with the UGI Multidisciplinary Team and supports education and development of other staff.
• Assists with development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust.

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a UGI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to address patients' health concerns and promote their health and wellbeing. The CNS will provide physical and emotional support and coordinate care within the UGI cancer pathway.

Based in the Trust's oncology services, the CNS works within a multidisciplinary team and with families to deliver patient-centered care, educate staff, and contribute to the development of clinical services and enhanced