Job summary
Are you passionate about
delivering best care in Colorectal Cancer?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of
a Band 6 Colorectal Care Clinical Nurse Specialist within County Durham &
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will support the
Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist team to actively plan, implement and
evaluate expert nursing care and provide specialist advice and psychosocial
support to patients and carers with colorectal cancer across the range of care
settings within the trust. You will work in collaboration with the Colorectal
Consultant Surgeons, Oncologists and other members of the multidisciplinary
team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for supporting and developing the colorectal cancer nursing
service for patients diagnosed with, and undergoing treatment for
colorectal cancer. The post holder will have the skill set
to work autonomously when required, provide support, information and advice to
patients, carers and staff on all aspects of colorectal cancer and treatments.
Working as part of the multi disciplinary team, and as a
patient advocate, we support the patients at all parts of the colorectal cancer
pathway.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the clinical nurse specialist in colorectal
cancer care is multifacited, incorporating key functions in policy development,
practice development, education, research and professional development.
Proivide specialist information and advice where required in
cancer CNS meetings, regional meetings and relevant nursing forums.
Provide clinical expertise and advice to other nursing,
non-nursing staff, patients and carers.
To suppport and develop the Colorectal Cancer Care service , and
develop their skills and competence to
support the running of nurse led clinics.
You will also support band 4 Cancer Care Co-Ordinators
aligned to the service.
See job description for further breakdown of
duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the clinical nurse specialist in colorectal
cancer care is multifacited, incorporating key functions in policy development,
practice development, education, research and professional development.
Proivide specialist information and advice where required in
cancer CNS meetings, regional meetings and relevant nursing forums.
Provide clinical expertise and advice to other nursing,
non-nursing staff, patients and carers.
To suppport and develop the Colorectal Cancer Care service , and
develop their skills and competence to
support the running of nurse led clinics.
You will also support band 4 Cancer Care Co-Ordinators
aligned to the service.
See job description for further breakdown of
duties.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to travel independently within the trust - off site working
- Friendly calm and enthusiatic
- Motivator and change agent
- Assertive with the ability to prioritise, a team player that can be flexible and can work autonomously
- Knowledge of cancer targets
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the acute setting
- sound theoretical and practical knowledge of colorectal cancer care management and knowledge of the disease process
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
- experience to work within protocols
- Able to work within the MDT but also to work independently
- Able to manage a clinical caseload
- Ability to recognise and resolve conflict
- Experience of clinical supervision / appraisal and revalidation
Desirable
- Experience as a band 6
- Experience of change management
- Experience of quality improvement process including audit and risk mangement
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered nurse with a valid NMC registration
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- teaching and assessing course/ mentorship
- first level degree in nursing or relevant post registration experience.
Desirable
- UCPD Physical skills assessment
- Oncology experience/ study qualification
- Advanced Communication course
- Level 2 clinical psychology course
- non medical prescribing
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to travel independently within the trust - off site working
- Friendly calm and enthusiatic
- Motivator and change agent
- Assertive with the ability to prioritise, a team player that can be flexible and can work autonomously
- Knowledge of cancer targets
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the acute setting
- sound theoretical and practical knowledge of colorectal cancer care management and knowledge of the disease process
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
- experience to work within protocols
- Able to work within the MDT but also to work independently
- Able to manage a clinical caseload
- Ability to recognise and resolve conflict
- Experience of clinical supervision / appraisal and revalidation
Desirable
- Experience as a band 6
- Experience of change management
- Experience of quality improvement process including audit and risk mangement
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered nurse with a valid NMC registration
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- teaching and assessing course/ mentorship
- first level degree in nursing or relevant post registration experience.
Desirable
- UCPD Physical skills assessment
- Oncology experience/ study qualification
- Advanced Communication course
- Level 2 clinical psychology course
- non medical prescribing
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).
