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Pleural Nurse Specialist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Mon - Friday to meet the needs of the service)
Job ref
408-24-641
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

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Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our Respiratory Pleural Team, within the Medical Division of the Acute Trust. As a busy pleural service we are committed to delivering a quality service to our patients . We are looking for individuals with significant respiratory clinical knowledge and skills which can be demonstrated in the Acute setting.   The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of the National cancer agenda and a drive to improve services.

The role involves supporting pleural patients and their families throughout their health journey from the point of referral, completing clinical skills and interventions and may include assisting with insertion of chest drains / aspirations ect. The patient group may also involve suspected cancer and beyond and therefore will be vital to demonstrate an MDT approach to patient care and treatment. .  You will play a key role in co-ordination of the patient pathway, supporting MDT and hosting nurse led clinics.

Main duties of the job

A back ground in Acute Respiratory  nursing would be an essential to the role.   Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise workload, whilst working as part of a team is also necessary.  It is essential to have basic IT skills and previous experience working with CERNER an advantage

Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to  ensure every cancer patient has a care plan tailored to their personal needs, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate.

Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality.

The ability to demonstrate enhanced clinical skills is essential for this role.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Detailed job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse
  • First level degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care
  • Recognised Teaching qualification
  • Clinical diagnostics
  • Nurse Prescribing
  • Advanced Communication skills training
  • Psychological Skills Training (HNA)
  • Urology Cancer Specific qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable Experience within cancer /speciality
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • IT Literate
Desirable criteria
  • Previous CNS Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Teaching/ Presentation Skills
  • Teaching Experience
  • Experience of audit/ research
  • Experience of working with Somerset
  • Previous experience of nurse led clinics

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Diplomatic
  • Calm and objective
  • Assertive, confident, yet approachable
  • Recognition of own limitations
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm
  • Empathic
  • Flexible attitude to working
  • Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Personally and Professionally mature

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the National and local cancer Strategy
  • Knowledge of the National Cancer patient Experience Survey
  • Knowledge of the Personalised Care agenda
  • Ability to travel across sites
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to Influence change

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Jones
Job title
Respiratory Nurse Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 678 5111
Additional information

If you would like an informal chat regarding this position, 

please contact Divisional PA Lisa Dawson on 0151 678 5111 ext 2203 who can arrange a date and time with either Kate Jones - Respiratory Nurse Consultant or Dr Alison Hufton - Respiratory Consultant

 

 

 

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