Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced, highly motivated band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Colorectal Oncology. The post is part time, with a level of flexibility within the established colorectal nursing team.
The post holder should be SACT trained, will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for colorectal patients receiving SACT. Will deliver nurse led clinics along side 2 dedicated and motivated Oncologists.
The role requires advanced clinical knowledge in colorectal oncology excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Support will be provided for further development of specialist knowledge and skills and consideration for advanced practice.
A developmental role form a band 6 to 7 may also be considered.
Main duties of the job
To be the key worker for colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, coordinating care and providing continuity throughout treatment.
Deliver nurse-led SACT assessment clinics, including pre-chemotherapy assessment, ongoing review during cycles, assessment of treatment tolerance and symptom burden.
Undertake comprehensive holistic needs assessments and develop individual care plans in partnership with patients and carers.
Provide expert assessment and management of chemotherapy related toxicities, providing advice, intervention and escalation to the Acute Oncology team.
Working with the SACT delivery unit, ensure the safe delivery of chemotherapy.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
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Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Colorectal Oncology CNS is responsible for providing expert, autonomous, nursing care to patients receiving SACT. The post holder will support patients throughout their chemotherapy journey, ensuring safe delivery of treatment, proactive toxicity management and deliver high quality patient centred care.
- Provide comprehensive chemotherapy education, including regimen specific side effects, self management advice and safe netting to the hotline.
- Provide psychological support and holistic needs assessment throughout treatment with timely referrals to supportive care and other services.
- Provide clinical leadership within the colorectal chemotherapy service, contribute to the further development of the service, participate in service improvement projects.
- Adhere to clinical governance and risk management processes related to SACT delivery, attending governance meetings.
- Maintain professional competence and SACT certification.
- Attend the weekly colorectal MDT, providing specialist clinical input.
- Initiate and promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the MDT to improve the management and outcomes of patients within this specialist area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Colorectal Oncology CNS is responsible for providing expert, autonomous, nursing care to patients receiving SACT. The post holder will support patients throughout their chemotherapy journey, ensuring safe delivery of treatment, proactive toxicity management and deliver high quality patient centred care.
- Provide comprehensive chemotherapy education, including regimen specific side effects, self management advice and safe netting to the hotline.
- Provide psychological support and holistic needs assessment throughout treatment with timely referrals to supportive care and other services.
- Provide clinical leadership within the colorectal chemotherapy service, contribute to the further development of the service, participate in service improvement projects.
- Adhere to clinical governance and risk management processes related to SACT delivery, attending governance meetings.
- Maintain professional competence and SACT certification.
- Attend the weekly colorectal MDT, providing specialist clinical input.
- Initiate and promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the MDT to improve the management and outcomes of patients within this specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
- Post-basic qualification in cancer or a relevant subject in colorectal cancer care / management or relevant experience in colorectal cancer nursing.
- SACT certification
Desirable
- Advanced communications skills training
- Level 2 Psychological Training
- Advanced clinical assessment
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience caring for patients with colorectal cancer, receiving chemoptherapyy
- Experience of working autonomously managing a defined case load of patients with complex clinical needs.
- Experience in delivering nurse-led clinics
Desirable
- Experience working in a clinical Nurse Specialist role at a band 6/7 within oncology
- Experience in audit and quality improvement within oncology or chemotherapy services.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of colorectal cancer treatment and management
- Knowledge of cancer performance and standards
Desirable
- Awareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with all service users and with other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support is not compromised
- Competence in assessing fitness for chemotherapy
- Competence in SACT delivery standards
Desirable
- ability to triage and manage acute oncology presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
- Post-basic qualification in cancer or a relevant subject in colorectal cancer care / management or relevant experience in colorectal cancer nursing.
- SACT certification
Desirable
- Advanced communications skills training
- Level 2 Psychological Training
- Advanced clinical assessment
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience caring for patients with colorectal cancer, receiving chemoptherapyy
- Experience of working autonomously managing a defined case load of patients with complex clinical needs.
- Experience in delivering nurse-led clinics
Desirable
- Experience working in a clinical Nurse Specialist role at a band 6/7 within oncology
- Experience in audit and quality improvement within oncology or chemotherapy services.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of colorectal cancer treatment and management
- Knowledge of cancer performance and standards
Desirable
- Awareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with all service users and with other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support is not compromised
- Competence in assessing fitness for chemotherapy
- Competence in SACT delivery standards
Desirable
- ability to triage and manage acute oncology presentations
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
