Liver & Gallbladder Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Job holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The job holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.

The job holder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The job holder will ensure cost effective use of resources

Why you should join our Team

The team provide a regional service and facilitate a seamless and co-ordinated approach to support patients through a variety of treatment pathways which may be multi-modality. As a key member of the specialist multi-disciplinary team you will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the Liver service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the trust.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated and be able to work well in a team.

Experience and knowledge in caring for patients with HPB cancers would be desirable, as well as an in depth knowledge on current issues in nursing and cancer care.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Leeds General Infirmary - Jubilee Wing 

What you will bring to the role

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
• Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within a relevant speciality Audit & Standard setting.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Willing to undergo training as necessary.
• Current issues in healthcare.
• Capable of lateral thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.