Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cancer Services for a Band 7 Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the established colorectal cancer nursing team at EKHUFT at WHH hospital.
The post holder will be an integrated and valued member of the existing Colorectal Cancer Specialist Nursing Team helping to support colorectal cancer patients across the pathway.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work at pace, improve patient experience and be willing to develop and improve the service.
The ideal candidate will have post registration experience within an oncology speciality. Colorectal cancer nursing experience would be an advantage.
The post holder must be enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the highest standards of care and support to colorectal patients across the pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will deliver an expert, specialist service to patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The role includes developing, implementing and evaluating a seamless specialist service ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management of patient caseload, education, research, audit and professional activities.
The post holder will act as a resource for patients, their carers, nursing colleagues and other healthcare workers by offering expert skills, advice and support. They will liaise with the primary care sector and work collaboratively with the Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance, Kent & Medway Collaborative, The Kent Tumour Site Specific Groups and Networks.
About us
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Nursing degree A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 6 or above
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing Clinical Examination Skillset and Qualification Master's degree or working towards Postgraduate qualification in cancer
Experience
Essential
- Post registration band 6experience in a cancer related area, preferably in colorectal cancer and/or Oncology. Demonstration of excellent and compassionate teamwork Ability to multi task with excellent time management Ability to work alone and under pressure Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Experience of managing nurse led clinics.
Desirable
- Evidence of managing oncology patients without direct supervision Ability to undertake and support clinical supervision Project management skills Advanced Communication Skills Psychological Training Level 2 Ability to analyse data and provide written reports Ability to support and educate colleague Confidence to advocate for patients in MDM Experience in improving care in response to patient and carer feedback.
Skills
Essential
- Motivated and able to inspire others Show compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues Ability to work flexibly and remain calm and objective under pressure Approachable assertive and confident.
Desirable
- Ability to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinical service, Able to recognise own limitations and know when to ask for support
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of cancer pathway and cancer strategies and other support networks, groups
Desirable
- Knowledge and use of Service Improvement Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Nursing degree A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 6 or above
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing Clinical Examination Skillset and Qualification Master's degree or working towards Postgraduate qualification in cancer
Experience
Essential
- Post registration band 6experience in a cancer related area, preferably in colorectal cancer and/or Oncology. Demonstration of excellent and compassionate teamwork Ability to multi task with excellent time management Ability to work alone and under pressure Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Experience of managing nurse led clinics.
Desirable
- Evidence of managing oncology patients without direct supervision Ability to undertake and support clinical supervision Project management skills Advanced Communication Skills Psychological Training Level 2 Ability to analyse data and provide written reports Ability to support and educate colleague Confidence to advocate for patients in MDM Experience in improving care in response to patient and carer feedback.
Skills
Essential
- Motivated and able to inspire others Show compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues Ability to work flexibly and remain calm and objective under pressure Approachable assertive and confident.
Desirable
- Ability to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinical service, Able to recognise own limitations and know when to ask for support
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of cancer pathway and cancer strategies and other support networks, groups
Desirable
- Knowledge and use of Service Improvement Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
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).
