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    GI Specialist Nurse Practitioner - Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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    We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic nurse with a strong work ethic and a solid clinical background in gastro-intestinal or cancer care to join our well-established team of Upper GI Clinical Nurse Specialists at Band 7 level.


    The Upper GI CNS team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a forward-thinking, patient-focused team providing a high standard of care for patients diagnosed with Upper GI cancer, embracing change to improve patient experience.


    The CNS Team are an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and work closely with medical/surgical colleagues, diagnostic services, inpatient and outpatient teams to provide a holistic and patient-centred service.

    The CNS Team have strong links with Kent Oncology Centre to ensure a streamlined pathway of care for patients.


    The role will involve working as a member of the Band 7 Upper GI CNS Team, to provide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients diagnosed with Upper GI cancer, joining them to take the lead on the day-to-day running of the service.


    You will also work clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support including Holistic Assessments and Personalised Care Plans.

    You will also provide support for junior members of the team including undertaking annual appraisals and performance reviews.

    To work at Band 7 level you will need to have gained experience at Band 6, or equivalent level in a gastro-intestinal medical, surgical or oncology setting.


    We currently operate a Monday to Friday service and are happy to consider a flexible working pattern providing the needs of the service are met.

    Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.


    The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

    Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.

    Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.


    We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

    In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.

    As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

    Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
    The programme is full-time (please email mtw- if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

    Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).


    At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.

    We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.

    We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.

    We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

    NMC Level 1 Registration
    BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience
    Post registration course in cancer/palliative care or relevant experience in gastro-enterology

    Counselling skills training
    Advanced Communication Skills Training
    Working towards Master's Degree

    Worked specifically with cancer or gastroenterology patient group for at Band 6 level or above, or equivalent
    Knowledge of current management of patients with Upper GI cancer.
    Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Upper GI cancers.

    Knowledge symptom management in relation to Upper GI cancer
    Knowledge of national guidance relating to Upper GI cancer services and the NHS Cancer Plan.
    Experience in using spreadsheets and databases


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