Clinical Nurse Specialist Gastroenterology
The x2 Post Holders will support Gastroenterology, IBD, UGI, Hepatology and HPB Service in coordinating Trust wide initiatives and for the in-service development of all nursing staff working within Gastroenterology, Hepatology and HPB. The postholder is expected to provide clinical, leadership and motivation to establish clinical practices, which is research / evidence-based, and lead on standard setting in line with specialty practices nationally and regular audit in line with the Trust’s commitment to Clinical Governance.
The postholders will monitor and review clinical and professional standards of care, especially on patients with IBD, Hepatic-Pancreatic and Liver condition As well as Upper GI Cancer, this includes reporting on performance and instituting remedial action where necessary.
MDT Presentation and action on outcomes
Organisation of tests and clinical appointments
Coordinate with patient to execute the specialists treatment plan
Provide emotional support, during clinical appts and breaking bad news
Coordinating with team to optimist nutritional status for definitive management plan
Provide support throughout the entire management period long term
Our consultant-led gastroenterology team provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and our highly regarded endoscopy services which we provide seven days per week. We have an upper GI nurse endoscopist, viral hepatitis nurse specialist, and a gastroenterology nurse specialist.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Gillard Job title: Assistant Director of Nursing Email address: louise.gillard@nhs.net
