Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our team as aColorectal Cancer Surveillance Nurse. This is a senior clinical role, ideal for a nurse with a passion for cancer care and a strong background in colorectal nursing. You will play a critical role in the delivery of safe, effective, and personalised surveillance for patients following treatment for colorectal cancer.
Based within a busy Hospital, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including colorectal surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and cancer support services. Your role will centre around nurse-led surveillance clinics, managing follow-up care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be supported by consultant medical staff colleagues in a Key Clinical Role as an autonomous Specialist Practitioner expert in colorectal/anal cancer conditions.
Managing and taking responsibility of this cohort of patients from areas of GP's, post-surgical and non-surgical intervention through their cancer follow up pathway.
Exercise and demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgement, clinical decision making and discretion.
The post holder will utilise their sound education / training, expert knowledge and skills to provide an effective, seamless and high-quality surveillance service that meets the needs of post treatment colorectal cancer patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Post graduate study at degree level
- Teaching, assessing & supervision diploma module or equivalent
- Evidence of post graduate diploma qualification or module achievement in Leadership
- Masters level education / or equivalent level of working knowledge and training
Desirable
- Oncology qualification
- Counselling module
- Band 6 experience level within colorectal service
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with additional experience within colorectal speciality.
- Demonstrate teaching skills and experience.
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
- Decision making experience
Desirable
- Involved in service development
- Input into departmental audits or Clinical Governance presentations
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Possess excellent and effective communication skills
- Evidence of effective time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of effective team working as well as working autonomously.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- The ability to set up and maintain new service
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of advances and current issues in speciality
- The research process
- Health and Safety
- The needs of the patient and their family
- The Scope of Professional Practice/Code of Conduct
- Standards of Care
- Understanding of change in the NHS
- Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research/audit
- Fluency in the Welsh Language
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Post graduate study at degree level
- Teaching, assessing & supervision diploma module or equivalent
- Evidence of post graduate diploma qualification or module achievement in Leadership
- Masters level education / or equivalent level of working knowledge and training
Desirable
- Oncology qualification
- Counselling module
- Band 6 experience level within colorectal service
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with additional experience within colorectal speciality.
- Demonstrate teaching skills and experience.
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
- Decision making experience
Desirable
- Involved in service development
- Input into departmental audits or Clinical Governance presentations
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Possess excellent and effective communication skills
- Evidence of effective time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of effective team working as well as working autonomously.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- The ability to set up and maintain new service
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of advances and current issues in speciality
- The research process
- Health and Safety
- The needs of the patient and their family
- The Scope of Professional Practice/Code of Conduct
- Standards of Care
- Understanding of change in the NHS
- Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research/audit
- Fluency in the Welsh Language
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).
