Job summary
Colorectal Cancer CNS
Department: Cancer Services
Band 6 £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Specialist to join our Cancer service department working within our Colorectal Cancer team following the colorectal cancer patients through their pathways of care.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience within this field who is able to function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group.
You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to investment in a cancer centre and ongoing development of a radiotherapy centre onsite. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
We firmly believe in holistic care and we have Citizen Advice Bureau drop in sessions in the unit alongside carers and patient support groups.
Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.
Interview date: 17.05.2024
Main duties of the job
- To assist the site specific Advanced Nurse practitioner of the site specific MDT in providing information and support to individuals colorectal malignancies and their families through the holistic assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of care.
- To ensure that patients with site specific cancers experience seamless and timely transitions between primary, secondary, tertiary and palliative care through effective liaison and referral to appropriate health care professionals and other agencies. Make the care your patient your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity. To also maintain a high standard of care and practice at all times.
- To be an effective core member of the site specific MDT with responsibilities reflected in the relevant NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance and National Cancer Quality Measures
- To effectively communicate with patients, and to their families, carers, other health professionals at all times whilst maintaining their right to privacy and dignity. To be a reliable source of support within the limitations of the role. To be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy. To be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your profession.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Diploma/degree or working at advanced level
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Cancer Course/modules (degree level)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in colorectal Cancer
- Experience of Care for patients with Cancer/ oncology
- Team leading experience
- Experience in educating & training staff
Desirable
- Balancing and prioritizing care and staffing needs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries
- IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
- Leadership and management experience
- Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
- Awareness of current issues in nursing
- Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within & manage a team
- Motivated, positive - self directed and committed.
- Proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style
- Self-awareness and diplomacy
- Aware of impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Diploma/degree or working at advanced level
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Cancer Course/modules (degree level)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in colorectal Cancer
- Experience of Care for patients with Cancer/ oncology
- Team leading experience
- Experience in educating & training staff
Desirable
- Balancing and prioritizing care and staffing needs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries
- IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
- Leadership and management experience
- Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
- Awareness of current issues in nursing
- Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within & manage a team
- Motivated, positive - self directed and committed.
- Proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style
- Self-awareness and diplomacy
- Aware of impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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
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).
