Clinical Nurse Specialist - Upper GI

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Upper GI

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist who will act as a key worker forpatients throughout their cancer journey.

Providing person centered compassionate care to patients and their families. Holistically assess patients' needs and plan individual person centered are around those needs. Have an in-depth knowledge and expertise in the speciality to provide patient information, advice and clinical care.To provide education and be a resource to other health care professionals

This post plays a pivotal role in improving patient experience, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care for individuals as part of their cancer treatment. You will work closely with oncology consultants, nursing teams, pharmacy, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Act as the key clinical point of contact for patients receiving cancer treatment

Provide specialist clinical advice, education, and supportto patients and their families

Develop and maintain patient information resourcesand education materials

Support informed decision-making and holistic needs assessments

Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Provide education and support to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues

Work autonomously within agreed protocols while collaborating closely with the MDT

About us

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each otherensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

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Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered General Nurse. Degree in healthcare related subject. Masters level education in health-related subject or on a Masters pathway. Post- registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject. Advanced communication skills training or evidence/experience of advanced communication skills. Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Independent prescribing. Teaching qualification. Experience of audit and research. Leadership and management experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching. Experience of using advanced communication skills. Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or previous experience of working as a band 6 in speciality oncology or palliative care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice Ability to lead and influence change IT literate Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Evidence of Multi professional working

Other

Desirable

• Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered General Nurse. Degree in healthcare related subject. Masters level education in health-related subject or on a Masters pathway. Post- registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject. Advanced communication skills training or evidence/experience of advanced communication skills. Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Independent prescribing. Teaching qualification. Experience of audit and research. Leadership and management experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching. Experience of using advanced communication skills. Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or previous experience of working as a band 6 in speciality oncology or palliative care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice Ability to lead and influence change IT literate Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Evidence of Multi professional working

Other

Desirable

• Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust
Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

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