Clinical Nurse Specialist

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. • Attend outpatients clinics in order to meet patients and their carers and provide relevant information to support their treatment • Provide psychological support and make referrals to relevant professionals when appropriate • Act as a key worker for a clinical caseload of patients, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients • Provide effective communication between patient, relative/carer and MDT • Be fully conversant with treatment protocols and demonstrate knowledge of current evidence based management of patients within the speciality • Actively participate in MDT meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views • Accurately document patients care in accordance with Trust policies and standards • Liaise with appropriate team members when patients are admitted as inpatients, either at Velindre cancer Centre, or another hospital • Promotes a culture that supports patient self-management • Assess patients information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs • Provide patient education • Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and professional practice and other relevant documentation Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. • Attend outpatients clinics in order to meet patients and their carers and provide relevant information to support their treatment • Provide psychological support and make referrals to relevant professionals when appropriate • Act as a key worker for a clinical caseload of patients, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients • Provide effective communication between patient, relative/carer and MDT • Be fully conversant with treatment protocols and demonstrate knowledge of current evidence based management of patients within the speciality • Actively participate in MDT meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views • Accurately document patients care in accordance with Trust policies and standards • Liaise with appropriate team members when patients are admitted as inpatients, either at Velindre cancer Centre, or another hospital • Promotes a culture that supports patient self-management • Assess patients information needs and provide relevant information to meet those needs • Provide patient education • Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and professional practice and other relevant documentation