Gynaecology Nurse Specialist

KEY DUTIES Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care. Provide specialist advice and clinical practice. Provide specialist education and training to others including ward staff Work collaboratively and co-operatively to support clinical colleagues to develop services and high quality of care delivered. Support the Band 7 to lead the development of clinical services within the specialist field. Triage referrals to Gynaecology CNS team Manage an agreed patient caseload, when the diagnosis of gynaecological cancer has been made , Order investigations per protocol and act upon results following discussion with senior colleagues. Identify, assess and triage patients ensuring smooth transition to other services as appropriate. As required undertake procedures. Undertake Holistic Needs Assessment , develop comprehensive care plans, with measurable outcomes, including advice or education to other clinical staff and care givers. Ensure the involvement of
patients, carers and relatives in the planning and delivery of care. Act as a practitioner with supervision, exercising judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. Support senior team with compliance with any specific regulations for example: Quality Surveillance Programme, drug administration, record keeping and data collection within own area of work. Adhere to protocols for nurse led clinics, ensuring that outcomes are evaluated and activity monitored. Support the senior nurses to lead on the development of integrated care with primary and secondary care clinicians as required and other agencies involved with care delivery. Ensure appropriate services are put in place to support management of condition at home, supported by the multidisciplinary team as required. The post holder will abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and promote and maintain standards of professional practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC)
Code and Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. Responsibility to develop and deliver Living with and beyond cancer patient support service Responsibility to develop and deliver the Recovery package as per NHS England requirements. Provide specialist telephone advice Key worker role CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. Perform clinical skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/ or treatment. Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records. Involve patients and carers/ relatives in the planning and delivery of care and the development of services. Monitor investigation results, initiating further assessment/ review and co-ordination of treatment pathway as required. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective
communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services. Contribute to the health and promotion agenda with the local health economy. . Attend Clinical Supervision sessions. Attend Trust / Network meetings in the absence of senior staff. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Administration supporting direct patient care/MDT preparation/follow up Dictating and signing letters Requesting appointments for patients Processing Clinical Outcome sheets Updating Somerset Cancer Registry Report Writing Presentations Macmillan Service Reviews Address issues raised by remote follow up clinic service Patient experience assessment/improvement advocates TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Identify learning needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified needs. Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses, medical staff, AHPs, patients and carers and participate in curriculum development where
appropriate. Deliver teaching sessions to staff Address specific health targets e.g. CHI, NICE Guidance, NSF related to own are of practice through education. Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regarding mandatory training and PREP requirements. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide specialist clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives. Evaluate service delivery against key performance targets, National Quality Measures, identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; make suggestions regarding supplies and equipment. Collect, collate and report activity data to key stakeholders, producing regular formal reports. RESEARCH & AUDIT Identify need for, participate and undertake, research, clinical audit, benchmarking and equipment trials, in order to improve effectiveness of patient care. Disseminate research and audit findings through
presentation to professional groups and publication. Comply with policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work. Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.