Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced oncology nurse to join the Colorectal Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team on a permanent basis. The Colorectal Oncology CNS team provide keyworker support, advice and onward referral if necessary, for all patients undergoing oncological treatment for their Colorectal Cancer at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will work with the Colorectal Oncology CNS team to co-ordinate the care of patients with Colorectal cancer in partnership with other nursing staff and psychosocial services to assess and establish the needs of the patient.
The Colorectal Oncology CNS team have a strong vision for service development in the future, and are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills, and a strong team ethos, to join them on this journey.
Main duties of the job
To act as the key worker for patients with Colorectal cancer requiring oncological treatment, ensuring specialist assessment of need and referral to appropriate support services.
To work closely with other multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust to provide specialist nursing advice.
To co-ordinate the care of patients with Colorectal cancer in partnership with other nursing staff and psychosocial services to assess and establish the needs of the patient in various clinic settings. This could include assessment of symptoms, psychosocial care, care outcomes, co-ordination of patient pathway.
To plan patient care in partnership with the Multi-disciplinary team, for example surgeons, oncologists, psychologists, social workers and palliative care teams
To communicate treatment information to patients and carers, and support the Multi-disciplinary team in the management of complex cases, by acting as an independent practitioner to monitor the patient's condition.
To act as the specialist resource and specialist advisor for all professionals involved in the care of patients coming through the colorectal oncology service.
To signpost and establish support networks for patients and practitioners including social / support networks.
To influence and develop policy making and clinical guidelines to support the service.
To implement, maintain and update nurse-led clinics in accordance with local and national developments.
About us
Working for your organisation
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be an individual with oncology experience, an enthusiastic and conscientious team player, able to prioritise your workload, use your own initiative and respond to queries from patients, relatives and staff at all levels in a professional manner.
Please also read the Person specification and Job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be an individual with oncology experience, an enthusiastic and conscientious team player, able to prioritise your workload, use your own initiative and respond to queries from patients, relatives and staff at all levels in a professional manner.
Please also read the Person specification and Job description for full details
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registered Nurse with current registration with NMC
- BSc in Nursing
Desirable
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. d receive complex information to a multi-professional audience. Demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills. Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, carers and staff.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year post-registration experience, at Band 6 or above, within Colorectal or Oncology
- Evidence of specialist knowledge
Desirable
- Existing Nurse Specialist experience
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves, utilizing resources available
- Experience of leading change.
Desirable
- Experience in analysing data
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
- Enthusiastic and well motivated.
Desirable
- Evidence of service development.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registered Nurse with current registration with NMC
- BSc in Nursing
Desirable
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. d receive complex information to a multi-professional audience. Demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills. Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, carers and staff.
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year post-registration experience, at Band 6 or above, within Colorectal or Oncology
- Evidence of specialist knowledge
Desirable
- Existing Nurse Specialist experience
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves, utilizing resources available
- Experience of leading change.
Desirable
- Experience in analysing data
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
- Enthusiastic and well motivated.
Desirable
- Evidence of service development.
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).