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Neuroendocrine Specialist Nurse

Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Location
Coventy
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 per annum
Closing date
11 Sep 2024

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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A exciting opportunity has arisen for a individual to contribute towards the provision of excellent patient care within out endocrine service. We are looking to appoint a new Neuroendocrine clinical Nurse specialist on a fulltime permanent contract to work alongside the existing NET CNS.

Main duties of the job

Develop individual competence and knowledge which will support the provision and evaluation of seamless specialist nursing services, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of clinical care. You will develop specialist knowledge and skills, demonstrated through the provision of advice /education and support to staff, patients, families and carers. You will be supported by a more experienced nurse or nurses to enable you to achieve competence in agreed areas of specialist practice through exposure, training and education. Responsible for on-going development and training of the policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. You are accountable for safe, effective clinical practice working as part of a defined team, supporting team performance, ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources, and will also provide / deliver a range of educational and training packages to health care staff and patients. Based within a site or service or may be community based and work in a range of practice settings across health and care providers. Additionally, you may be required to practice in premises/ settings outside of NHS care providers as part of their role and travel to and from a range of practice settings across an agreed locality this may include secure units / prisons and other regulated settings where patients may reside.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide treatment/advice as per speciality and scope of practice. This may be face to face, virtual or telephone, and incorporate the use of agreed protocols, clinical and professional guidelines, within an acute secondary healthcare facility or in a primary/community or home care setting.

Carry out specialist clinical practice within a designated group of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ensure that high quality, current evidence-based nursing care underpins all actions with patients and is aligned to professional values of care, compassion and respect

Accountable for administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy, including safe administration of medicines, controlled drugs, intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products

Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required.

Demonstrate safe, appropriate practice and specialist nursing advice using up to date knowledge and evidence. Make person centred, evidence-based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process ensuring high quality care.

Continuously assess communication, educational and information needs for patients and their families, devise plans to ensure needs are met, ensure instructions/information are understood.

Use professional judgment to act as advocate for patients, support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions.

Recognise and act to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients.

Work towards safe, timely discharge/transfer of care of patients from or between hospital and services.

Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding, accessing advice and support at the point of need.

Supervise, carry out and assist with clinical procedures/practice as required, ensuring optimal recovery to health of the patient.

Facilitate high-quality cost-effective specialist service through monitoring/audit and other quality initiatives

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventy

CV2 2DX

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