Job overview

The Upper Gastrointestinal Department has an exciting opportunity for a Maternity cover Band 6 Upper GI Cancer Nurse Specialist to join our established Hepatobiliary (HPB) team caring for those affected by a HPB cancer

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with evidence of post registration experience and professional development who can work flexibly within a dynamic environment with accuracy, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care. You will be willing to develop an in-depth knowledge of the above specialism and demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will have a passion for patient centred care supporting patients and their family’s psychological and emotional needs throughout the complex diagnostic and treatment pathways

In return we provide a tailored induction, on-going development supported by MDT colleagues and regular clinical supervision.  You will also have the opportunity to work within the brand new, state of the art Dyson Cancer Centre which opened earlier this year. Our staff are now able to provide holistic and personalised care to patients in a purpose-built therapeutic environment, whilst at the same time benefitting from the facilities in the brand new staff hub. 

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside the senior HPB clinical nurse specialist assisting in the delivery of high quality Upper GI services, covering HPB cancer patient pathways.

Working alongside other clinical colleagues you will develop and advise on expert care, treatment and support for this patient group. You will participate in and contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice. You will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care.

The role requires an innovative nurse with a sound vision of nursing and a commitment to providing the best patient care. In collaboration with your line manager and team you will act as key worker for a caseload of patients demonstrating a high level of clinical decision-making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.