Upper GI​/HPB Development Support Nurse

Upper GI/ HPB CNS Working with cancer patients from Diagnosis through to end of treatment and palliative care.

Working independently on own initiative and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team. Conducting Nurse led clinics and supporting Patients, carer throughout the cancer pathway.

Supporting Band 6/7 patient case load , inpatient review and assessment, of patients overseeing effective symptom management and referring to appropriate allied health professionals., 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.

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.