Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Colorectal Nursing Team as a Triage Nurse
Are you a passionate and motivated nurse looking to elevate your career? We are excited to invite you to apply for the position of Colorectal Triage Nurse in a fixed term / secondment opportunity !
In this pivotal role, you'll play an essential part in ensuring prompt diagnoses for patients on a critical 28-day pathway, offering compassionate care and unwavering support to those on suspected cancer journeys.
This is a perfect opportunity for individuals with colorectal or general surgical experience who aspire to specialise further and enhance their expertise in a rewarding field. Collaborating closely with a dedicated team of nursing and medical professionals across both the surgical department and cancer services, you will be instrumental in improving patient outcomes.
We seek a unique individual who not only understands surgical nursing and cancer pathways but is also deeply committed to enhancing patient experiences. You will receive comprehensive training and support as you develop into a specialist nursing role.
If you are eager to contribute to the development of our nursing practice and showcase your commitment to ongoing professional and academic growth, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a real difference in the lives of our patients - your journey begins here.
Main duties of the job
As a crucial member of our colorectal nursing team, you will play a vital role in triaging patients on the suspected colorectal cancer pathway (TWR/28-day pathway). Guided by senior colleagues and established protocols, you will ensure timely and efficient care for every patient.
Your mission will be to champion faster diagnoses and enhance outcomes for those with suspected colorectal cancer by coordinating essential investigations. You'll foster collaboration with our directorate management and cancer services department, guaranteeing that patients experience a smooth and timely diagnostic journey.
In this integral role, you will review and act on investigation results within your scope of practice, while also serving as a crucial point of contact for patients navigating the suspected colorectal cancer pathway. Your effective communication skills will significantly improve patient experience, providing reassurance and support during their treatment journey.
Additionally, you will escalate any concerns or results that fall outside your current scope of practice, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care.
Join us in this impactful role, where your contributions will not only advance your career but also make a real difference in the lives of patients fighting colorectal cancer. Your journey to shaping the future of patient care starts here.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be the point of contact for patients referred onto the colorectal suspected cancer pathway/Two-Week Rule. Main duties of the role are:
- Triage patients referred onto the suspected colorectal cancer pathway (TWR / 28 day pathway)
- Support faster diagnosis and improve outcomes for patients with suspected colorectal cancer by organising appropriate investigations
- Review and action on results of investigations, within the post holders scope of practice
- Improve patient experience by ensuring effective communication and being a point of contact within the colorectal team
Escalate concerns or results to senior colleagues that are outside the nurses current scope of practice
The successful candidate will work alongside the colorectal team and cancer services to support and facilitate faster diagnosis for patients on a suspected cancer pathway. Full support alongside our colorectal Nursing team will be offered throughout. The post requires individuals who can work alongside our nursing and medical colleagues in surgery and cancer services, the successful candidates must be able to work autonomously once confident to do so. The successful candidate will complete telephone clinics.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be the point of contact for patients referred onto the colorectal suspected cancer pathway/Two-Week Rule. Main duties of the role are:
- Triage patients referred onto the suspected colorectal cancer pathway (TWR / 28 day pathway)
- Support faster diagnosis and improve outcomes for patients with suspected colorectal cancer by organising appropriate investigations
- Review and action on results of investigations, within the post holders scope of practice
- Improve patient experience by ensuring effective communication and being a point of contact within the colorectal team
Escalate concerns or results to senior colleagues that are outside the nurses current scope of practice
The successful candidate will work alongside the colorectal team and cancer services to support and facilitate faster diagnosis for patients on a suspected cancer pathway. Full support alongside our colorectal Nursing team will be offered throughout. The post requires individuals who can work alongside our nursing and medical colleagues in surgery and cancer services, the successful candidates must be able to work autonomously once confident to do so. The successful candidate will complete telephone clinics.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing / healthcare
Desirable
- MSc Nursing / Healthcare
- Clinical Examination Skills
Professional Registration
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within the colorectal field
- Sage and Thyme training
- Evidence of post graduate study relevant to role
- Willingness to complete study applicable to role
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
- NHS England - Telephone assessment for Colorectal STT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous decision making - judgement capability
- Evidence of high level analytical and judgement skills
- Evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Sound knowledge of national and local targets in relation to the Suspected LGI Cancer Pathway / Straight to Test
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines / clinic capacity
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and all members of the MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a quality improvement project and sharing results
- Evidence of problem-solving capabilities / skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing / healthcare
Desirable
- MSc Nursing / Healthcare
- Clinical Examination Skills
Professional Registration
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within the colorectal field
- Sage and Thyme training
- Evidence of post graduate study relevant to role
- Willingness to complete study applicable to role
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training
- NHS England - Telephone assessment for Colorectal STT
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous decision making - judgement capability
- Evidence of high level analytical and judgement skills
- Evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Sound knowledge of national and local targets in relation to the Suspected LGI Cancer Pathway / Straight to Test
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines / clinic capacity
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and all members of the MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a quality improvement project and sharing results
- Evidence of problem-solving capabilities / skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).