Job summary
Do you want to work in a supportive team who place patients at the heart of everything we do?
Are you committed to improving patient care through knowledge, skills, compassion and empathy?
We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our team in managing the two week wait pathway for patients referred for investigation into suspected gastrointestinal cancer. We are looking for an excellent team player with the ability to use their own initiative and judgement to resolve issues. We are a forward thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the development of our staff and expect them to keep up to date and promote evidence based practice.
Main duties of the job
The role of the 2ww Specialist Nurse is to review and triage referrals using locally agreed proformas and to facilitate the booking of investigations in a timely manner. Communication with patients takes place over the phone, gaining further information to ensure safe triage, giving medication and pre assessment advice and offering information to facilitate investigations. Following up results from investigations involves discharging or liaising with the patient, GP and other members of the multidisciplinary team with outcomes if further investigations are required.
The post holder will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail even when working under pressure and be able to work independently. IT literacy is also critical. This is a fast paced service, which will test your organisational and prioritising skills.
About us
In return you will work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience. You will learn about the Two Week Wait pathway, early cancer care diagnosis, become involved in multi disciplinary communication, and develop further knowledge in gastroenterology, hepatobiliary and colorectal conditions.
Continuing service improvement is always at the forefront of our work. Problem solving and sharing of new ideas is hugely encouraged, with staff encouraged to be proactive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to this advert. This job description outlines the core requirements expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to this advert. This job description outlines the core requirements expected.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- oCurrent first level RN registration with NMC
- oEducated to degree level or evidence of equivalent experience
- oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
- oEvidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality
- oIT literate and experienced
Desirable
- oEvidence of post registration qualification or training
- oRecognised teaching certificate
Personal
Essential
- oA positive enthusiastic character
- oBeing self aware and able to accept constructive criticism
- oResilient and proactive under pressure
- oStrong organisational skills
- oAbility to prioritize, instruct and direct others
- oProven leadership skills
- oAble to function effectively as a team leader
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oBelief in patient centered philosophy
Physical attributes
Essential
- oGood health record
- oSmart professional appearance
- oPleasant personality
- oGood self presentation
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- oCurrent first level RN registration with NMC
- oEducated to degree level or evidence of equivalent experience
- oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
- oEvidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality
- oIT literate and experienced
Desirable
- oEvidence of post registration qualification or training
- oRecognised teaching certificate
Personal
Essential
- oA positive enthusiastic character
- oBeing self aware and able to accept constructive criticism
- oResilient and proactive under pressure
- oStrong organisational skills
- oAbility to prioritize, instruct and direct others
- oProven leadership skills
- oAble to function effectively as a team leader
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oBelief in patient centered philosophy
Physical attributes
Essential
- oGood health record
- oSmart professional appearance
- oPleasant personality
- oGood self presentation
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).
