Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic nurse to join our colorectal nursing team. The post holder will play a pivotal role in the functioning of the Colorectal Nursing Service and be a key member of the team working to deliver a high quality patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide holistic care and support to patients and their families affected by colorectal cancer / benign disease and stoma formation. You will provide specialist nursing advice and facilitate care throughout the patient pathway while acting as the patients advocate.
The colorectal nursing team are a small well established team who provide an autonomous colorectal nursing service both within an inpatient and outpatient setting. This includes a number of nurse led initiatives including practical stoma care teaching, nurse led outpatient clinics, a designated telephone support line by using advanced clinical judgement and expert knowledge of the specialty.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced, who enjoys both patient contact and working as part of the multidisciplinary team. They will be expected to participate in decision making, education of patients and staff, research and service development. Due to the nature of the role we are looking for a dependable and highly adaptable individual who is able to work independently and has the ability to fit in quickly as part of the team.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- To have, be working towards or undertaken degree level study and have an appropriate post registration specialist qualification
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Cancer Nursing Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Stoma Care Qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Colorectal Nursing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at a Band 6.or above.
- Extensive recent relevant experience of working with colorectal patients within a relevant clinical speciality.
- Some experience in developing specialised programs of care relevant to the speciality service.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in nurse led clinics.
- Varied clinical background.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness to undertake advanced communication skills training.
- Ability to work in complex and sometimes distressing situations.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate.
- Analytical approach to problem solving and able to make clinical judgements.
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups.
- Motivate and influence others, overcoming barriers often in a contentious situation.
- Research and audit skills.
- Good leadership skills.
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/PowerPoint etc.
Desirable
- Advanced skills to competently assess/investigate/support and manage patients with colorectal conditions.
- Clinical examination and assessment skills
- Ability to work autonomously/ manage a patient case load as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Budget awareness.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC code of professional conduct/standards of clinical practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant National Guidance both general and speciality specific e.g. Cancer Standards, NICE, National Service Frameworks etc.
- In depth Knowledge and understanding of the needs of colorectal/stoma patients and current issues relevant to the patient group.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence of facilitation and management of change.
- Nurse prescribing or willingness to undertake.
- Imaging Non-Medical Referrers Training programme or willingness to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- To have, be working towards or undertaken degree level study and have an appropriate post registration specialist qualification
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing qualification
Desirable
- Cancer Nursing Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Stoma Care Qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Colorectal Nursing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at a Band 6.or above.
- Extensive recent relevant experience of working with colorectal patients within a relevant clinical speciality.
- Some experience in developing specialised programs of care relevant to the speciality service.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in nurse led clinics.
- Varied clinical background.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness to undertake advanced communication skills training.
- Ability to work in complex and sometimes distressing situations.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate.
- Analytical approach to problem solving and able to make clinical judgements.
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups.
- Motivate and influence others, overcoming barriers often in a contentious situation.
- Research and audit skills.
- Good leadership skills.
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/PowerPoint etc.
Desirable
- Advanced skills to competently assess/investigate/support and manage patients with colorectal conditions.
- Clinical examination and assessment skills
- Ability to work autonomously/ manage a patient case load as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Budget awareness.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC code of professional conduct/standards of clinical practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant National Guidance both general and speciality specific e.g. Cancer Standards, NICE, National Service Frameworks etc.
- In depth Knowledge and understanding of the needs of colorectal/stoma patients and current issues relevant to the patient group.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence of facilitation and management of change.
- Nurse prescribing or willingness to undertake.
- Imaging Non-Medical Referrers Training programme or willingness to undertake.
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).
