Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Macmillan Colorectal Associate Specialist Nurse Macclesfield District General Hospital. You will become part of a highly experienced and dedicated team providing comprehensive quality care to the colorectal service in this modern district general hospital.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
Expert practitioner who can support the Lead Colorectal Nurse specialist in the delivery of specialist Colorectal cancer care, including assessment of complex care needs, and assist in developing and implementing programmes of care.
The ASN will assist in facilitating, enabling and supporting the development of this service based on best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care within Colorectal.
The post holder will assist in developing and delivering high quality patient centred care and working with the associated clinical team to ensure this is incorporated within the Directorate and Trust objectives.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
- Up to date knowledge of Cancer Agenda, improving outcomes, survivorship and cancer waiting times
- Evidence of Knowledge within Specialist area
- Understanding of the key worker role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
- Good communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
- IT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit / research
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
- Experience of undertaking projects
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
- Up to date knowledge of Cancer Agenda, improving outcomes, survivorship and cancer waiting times
- Evidence of Knowledge within Specialist area
- Understanding of the key worker role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/ lead junior colleagues
- Good communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
- IT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit / research
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
- Experience of undertaking projects
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
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).
