Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Gynaecology Diagnostic Clinical Nurse Specialist on a fixed term (6-month) full time.



The aim is to provide comprehensive nursing support to Gynaecological patients in line with the broad aims of the NHS Cancer Plan through: -



Asses, plan, implement and evaluate of care as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills.. Educate and Train patients and teams. . Be able to perform and lead on Research and Audit.



This post will include working within Basildon Hospital and Thurrock Community Hospital. A full UK Driving Licence is required for this role.



Communicating very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives, requiring high levels of empathy and reassurance.



Keep accurate patient records and ensure the patient pathway is co-ordinated and targets met.



Attend MDT meetings.



Undertake surveys or audits in own speciality



Support the implementation of research and audit findings



Coordinate clinical and support services relevant to patients.



Record concisely, accurately, confidentially and legibly the appropriate elements of history, results of investigations



Interpret results of complex patient investigations, discuss and liaise with colleagues to plan treatment options



Organise own specialist workload, including education & training being able to flexibly respond to changing situations



Provision of care through screening programmes, nurse-led clinics, accepting referrals, undertaking diagnostic procedures, undertaking therapeutic procedures, physical assessments and obtaining written consent to treatment



Referring patients directly to specialists in other professions



Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and health care professionals



Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust



Are you looking for an exciting Cancer Nurse Specialist role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.



For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.



We look forward to your application.



Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.