Macmillan Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Clinical Nurse Specialist

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

This post requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for a defined patient group ; Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HPB). The post holders will be able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards objectives and targets are met. The ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to deal with service users and clinicians. You must be a dynamic flexible individual with advanced IT, administrative and organisational skills, experience within HPB nursing at a senior level is essential and you must have shown a keen interest in developing your clinical skills and knowledge.
Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
Effective communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
Ability to communicate with all members of the multi-professional teams locally, and with referring units
A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
A supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
Participating in the writing of protocols, guidelines, patient information and documentation required for service review and development.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Participating in providing training of identified staff groups within defined areas
Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
Participating in clinic preparation and nurse led clinics.
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