Description
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology to join our team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will support the Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and HPB Service in coordinating Trust-wide initiatives and developing nursing staff within these specialties.
The postholder will provide clinical, leadership, and motivational support to establish evidence-based clinical practices, set standards in line with national specialty practices, and conduct regular audits in accordance with the Trust's Clinical Governance commitments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Presenting at MDT meetings and acting on outcomes
- Organising tests and clinical appointments
- Coordinating specialist treatment plans with patients
- Providing emotional support during clinical appointments and when breaking bad news
- Collaborating with the team to optimise patients' nutritional status for definitive management plans
- Offering support throughout the entire management period
Our consultant-led gastroenterology team provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. We have a strong team of specialists, including an upper GI nurse endoscopist, viral hepatitis nurse specialist, and a gastroenterology nurse specialist.
The salary for this permanent, full-time position is £55,524 to £62,652 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.
Person Specification:
- Education & Qualifications: BSc or Diploma in Nursing, Current NMC registration, Registered Nurse
- Knowledge & Experience: Counselling or experience with sensitive clinical issues, excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, experience in coordinating care and management of patients with Hepatology and/or gastroenterology issues
- Skills and Aptitudes: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, excellent IT skills, flexibility to meet changing service needs, ability to lead and influence change, proven people/patient management skills
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