Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key working relationships

Colorectal MDT

Colorectal consultants

Consultant oncologist

Specialist Palliative care Team

Lead Nurse for Cancer

Cancer Manager

Cancer CNS team across both sites

RM Partners

MDT coordinators

Genetics service Central Middlesex Hospital

Physiotherapy department

Conduct a nurse led clinic including the development of written protocols based on national standards, arranging investigations, reviewing results, diagnosing and referring back to a medical team as appropriate.

Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert evidence based nursing practice

Maintain a high level profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals

Develop written protocols and operational policy to support the autonomous practice of a specialist nurse conducting nurse led clinics.

Develop a deep understanding and broad knowledge of colorectal cancer and apply to patient assessment

Participate in advanced communication skills while listening and talking to patients and their significant relationships.

Utilise other members of the MDT when appropriate to facilitate comprehensive holistic assessment and care to patients

To provide professional clinical leadership and expertise to other nursing staff.

Conduct periodic audits for reporting as required nationally and within the Trust

Promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support.

Participate in and organise study days/education programmes.

Develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.

Proactively involve patients and public to comment on the service and influence relevant changes

Ensure the provision of appropriate written information is available to patients and staff.

Participate in the Trusts ongoing educational programmes.

Liaise with other charities, organisations and agencies dedicated to colorectal cancer, LARS and Lynch syndrome.

Promote bowel cancer awareness by participating in campaigns

Research/Audit/ Quality

Utilise up-to-date research findings in the delivery of patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Participate as appropriate in relevant research studies and audit findings and disseminate these findings to clinical practice as appropriate in order to develop best practice.

Identify opportunities for nursing research within own specialist area and carry out nursing research appropriate to the speciality.

Regularly audit service including eliciting the views of patients, carers and professionals ensuring patient feedback is incorporated into developments in the service.

Attend relevant departmental and Directorate and network meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Management

Liaise with other members of the team to ensure that there is an efficient use of resources, human, financial and time.

Ensure that there is a safe and acceptable environment for clients/patient.

Act as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.

Personal development

Demonstrates continuous evaluation and reflection of own practice and make changes where appropriate.

Participate in the already established reflective practice meeting with the colorectal nursing team

Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and appropriate professional and Trust standards / frameworks for skills and behaviours.

Be accountable for own training and development needs, including compliance with Trust mandatory and statutory training requirements.

Actively engage and identify opportunities for own learning and development, including accredited training as appropriate.

Ensure compliance with best practice and NICE guidance in relation to patient pathways, and supports junior colleagues in achieving compliance.

Promote patient participation in decision making and enable their informed choice of appointments in line with trust booking policy.

Undertake other duties as appropriate to the grade at the request of the line manager and/ or Trust that may be required from time to time.

Participate in annual review of the role and JD, and modify as required to meet the evolving nature of the post.

Collaboration/ Consultancy

Work in a collaborative manner with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other health care professionals recognising the unique contribution of other disciplines and appropriately referring.

Recognise own limitations and seek advice and support on referrals.

Act as a resource within the Trust and to participate in Trust-wide professional groups as appropriate.

Represent the Trust locally and nationally, participating in and speaking at conferences.

Act as a resource to primary care teams, attending meetings organised by the PCT as appropriate.

Provide specialist advice and support related to the purchasing and commissioning of resources/services.

Act in an advisory/ collaborative role with senior management in issues relating to the specialty

Act as a specialist resource for the management of patients.

Job title

Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band

7

Division

Planned Care

Evidence for suitability in the role will be measured via a mixture of application form, testing and interview.

E = essentialD = desirable

Puttingpatients first

E

Responsive to patients and staff

E

Open and honest

E

Unfailingly kind

E

Determined to develop

E

Registered Nurse Qualification

E

Degree Level education

E

Post registration education in relevant specialty

E

Teaching Qualification

E

Working towards a masters

D

Experience of working with patients with colorectal cancer

E

Experience of working with other multidisciplinary members

E

Autonomous working

D

Delivering educational seminars to other staff

D

Experience of working with electronic patient records

E

Demonstrate initiative

E

Systematic working and documentation

E

Excellent communication skills

E

IT literate

E

Ability to plan and prioritise own workload

E

Demonstrates understanding of cancer waiting targets

E

Collaborates well in a multidisciplinary team

E

Demonstrates knowledge of colorectal cancer surgery

E

Flexible and adaptable in approach when required

E

Works well under pressure and in stressful situations

E

Approachable

E

Motivated and enthusiastic

E

Excellent communication skills

E

Teamplayer

E

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Degree level Qualification
• Course relevant to colorectal cancer

Desirable

• Masters level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)