Job Description
Job Title -Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hours per week-37.5 Hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term - Permanent
Salary-£41,659 - £47,672 per annum
Closing Date: 27th Aug 2023
Interview: TBC
This post may close early due to high number of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
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- To act as Lead Nurse within a multi-professional team – Hepatology/Nutrition Support/Capsule Endoscopy.
- To deliver specialist clinical practice to specific client group.
- To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical areas.
- To deliver an autonomous nurse-led service within the department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Here at George Eliot our vision to‘excel at patient care’takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Professional/Clinical
- To undertake autonomous nurse-led Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Capsule Endoscopy clinics.
- To undertake nurse-led clinical sessions including history taking and physical examination of patients.
- Take the lead for the co-ordination of the pathway of care for patients attending the Department in line with national standards. Provide advice on Hepatology/Nutrition Support/Capsule Endoscopy related issues as required.
- To undertake IR(ME)R training to order radiological imaging and interpret results.
- To order microscopy and biochemistry tests e.g. urine, blood and other body fluids.
- To administer/dispense medication in line with Trust and Clinic Policies through Patient Group Directives.
- To provide in depth telephone advice and assess the urgency of patients clinical need for allocation of appointments without supervision for complex conditions and symptoms to see the appropriate clinical staff.
- To organise and take lead in staff appraisal performance reviews giving leadership and direction for the development of staff in conjunction with the Matron.
- To under Advanced Health Assessment and Non-Medical Prescribing.
- To assist in developing, monitoring and updating relevant information and health promotion material on all aspects of Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
- To act as a resource within the Trust to ensure appropriate information/advice is given to patients.
- Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
- To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
- Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.
- Promote good working relationships within the nursing team providing appropriate advice and support.
- Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
- To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing.
- Ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy.
- Ensures current registration with NMC.
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