Upper GI/ HPB Development Support Nurse

Manage and support Patients from diagnostics to cancer treatment, working collaboratively with the Band 6/7, ACP and wider MDT.

Plan, implement and evaluate patient care throughout the pathway.

Clinical admin -Complete referrals to Allied health Professionals. Maintain effective communication within the team locally and cross tertiary with the extended speciality teams , UGI, HPB AND ONCOLOGY

Record keeping, in accordance to Local and NMC Standards. Keep accurate and up to date records.

Patient and peer education, Health promotion

Participate, prep and present patients for Cancer MDT.

Bi weekly inpatient review, - Assessment and care co ordination of cancer patients new diagnosis, breaking bad news, symptom guidance, promote discharge planning.

Manage and co ordinate patient telephone line - advice and guidance.

Chaperone consultant lead clinic.

To work Independently on own initiative providing safe , individualised care to Patients and essential companions undergoing cancer care from Diagnosis to palliation.

To work collaboratively with the UGI/HPB CNS TEAM and extended multidisciplinary team, supporting patients undergoing diagnostics and extended cancer care management both locally and cross tertiary at UHB.

To participate in educational events to enhance learning and development to specialist level specific to UGI/HPB CANCER.

Support Peers, mentor junior staff (CCN) and Nursing students on placement withing the area.

Travel cross site to conduct inpatient assessments and support co ordination of cancer care.

MDT Coordination, patient case presentation, Representation.

Independent/shared CNS clinic management and co ordination.

Attend Expert advisory group meetings, CNS Forum meetings.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

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