Job summary
Provide clinical support, expert care and clinical leadership to support patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer at ASPH receiving SACT.
To provide expert, comprehensive knowledge and specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients with a diagnosis of a colorectal cancer receiving treatment.
Positively impact the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care as appropriate across the trust.
Deliver specialist oncology nurse led clinics assessing fitness for treatment, delivering pre chemotherapy education. Able to support PSFU surveillance.
Main duties of the job
- To promote high standards of specialist care for patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, ensuring a quality experience.
- To provide specialist support and care to patients admitted with complications of their cancer treatment.
- To work autonomously to support patients with colorectal cancer facilitating necessary investigations and providing clinical engagement and support for patients receiving SACT.
- Deliver HNA and treatment summary clinics for all patients.
- To be a resource both within the trust and the community for clinical advice and information.
- With the Lead Cancer Nurse contribute to clinical governance within the trust for cancer patients.
- To deliver care in line with National and Alliance guidance and requirements
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patients complex health needs.
- Initiate and promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the MDT to improve the management and outcomes of patients within the specialist area
- Discuss investigations and treatment for cancer with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.
- Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice
- To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patients complex health needs
Please see JD for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patients complex health needs.
- Initiate and promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the MDT to improve the management and outcomes of patients within the specialist area
- Discuss investigations and treatment for cancer with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.
- Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice
- To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patients complex health needs
Please see JD for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
- oPost-basic qualification in cancer or a relevant subject in colorectal cancer care / management or relevant experience in colorectal cancer nursing.
- oSACT certification
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- oAdvanced communications skills training or prepared to work towards
- Level 2 Psychological Training
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above, in colorectal cancer nursing.
- oEvidence of advanced communications skills
- oAbility to lead and influence change
Desirable
- oPrevious Band 7 experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge of colorectal cancer treatment and management
- oKnowledge of cancer performance and standards
Desirable
- oAwareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey
Skills
Essential
- oEffective communication with all service users and with other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support is not compromised
- oAbility to hold a clear strategic vision and develop implementation plans to contribute to the development of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
- oPost-basic qualification in cancer or a relevant subject in colorectal cancer care / management or relevant experience in colorectal cancer nursing.
- oSACT certification
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- oAdvanced communications skills training or prepared to work towards
- Level 2 Psychological Training
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above, in colorectal cancer nursing.
- oEvidence of advanced communications skills
- oAbility to lead and influence change
Desirable
- oPrevious Band 7 experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge of colorectal cancer treatment and management
- oKnowledge of cancer performance and standards
Desirable
- oAwareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey
Skills
Essential
- oEffective communication with all service users and with other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support is not compromised
- oAbility to hold a clear strategic vision and develop implementation plans to contribute to the development of the service.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
