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Job summary

Main area
HPB
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-MED-1519
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59
Interview date
20/01/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Hepatobiliary Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

A door of opportunity has opened in Hepatobiliary (HPB) service for a nurse specialist to provide specialist care and support to people suffering from HPB Cancer at the Royal Derby and Queens Hospital Burton.

You will ensure patients are supported within the specialist field and will work closely with the HPB Surgeons, Hepatologists, Oncology Consultants and wider team members.

We are looking for someone who is  passionate, driven and motivated. Substantial experience is desirable but not essential.

The responsibility includes providing high quality care to our patients and have excellent, sensitive communication skills. If you possess these qualities, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a HPB Clinical Nurse Specialist you will have knowledge and experience of hepatobiliary disorders / cancers or previous experience as a CNS. Along with the existing HPB CNS team you will support Patients, Consultants and the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will be a point of contact for the patients and their family and assist in coordinating their care through the cancer pathway, managing your own work load and case load of patients.    

You will support in all aspects of the patients journey and experience through the HPB Cancer pathway from referral,  diagnostics and treatment - surgical and oncological and supportive care. The role will see you supporting patients in outpatients areas, consultant clinics within Hepatology, Surgery and Oncology as well as on the wards and over the telephone. 

The role requires a registered nurse who has compassion, empathy and excellent communication skills to be able to support patients. With the support of the team you will be able to manage the challenges of delivering complex information. You will also have excellent organisation skills and be able to manage your time and work load whilst working independently and as part of the team. 

Closing date:  6 January 2025

Interview date:  20 January 2025

 

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together 

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. 

In return we will offer: 

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development 
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. 
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes 

Key Facts about our Trust: 

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. 
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. 
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. 
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. 
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. 
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. 
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. 

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Communication skills training

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Communicates verbally in a sensitive and emotional situation
  • Demonstrable experience within HPB Surgery / Hepatology / Oncology / or a CNS role
  • Leadership skills or experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working at band 6 level
  • Communication skills training
  • Breaking bad news training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Age Friendly Employer

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fiona Lowe
Job title
Lead HPB CNS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07887451553
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