Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Colorectal 2 week wait team cancer nurse specialists at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. We are a dynamic and passionate service responsible for delivering high quality cancer care to our patients. We are committed to supporting the continued professional development of our team.
Main duties of the job
Managing the two week pathway for patients with a newly diagnosed or suspected Colorectal cancer. Supporting patients and their families at the time of investigation and diagnosis and throughout their journey.
The role will include triaging with telephone or face to face in clinics to ensure faster diagnostics.
Providing specialist knowledge and support to other members of the wider team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in a senior nurse role as a cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Managing the pathway for patients with a newly diagnosed cancer. Supporting patients and their families at the time of diagnosis and throughout their journey. Managing the service and service development. Providing specialist knowledge and support to other members of the wider team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in a senior nurse role as a cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Managing the pathway for patients with a newly diagnosed cancer. Supporting patients and their families at the time of diagnosis and throughout their journey. Managing the service and service development. Providing specialist knowledge and support to other members of the wider team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of relevant courses appropriate to clinical area
- Evidence of masters level study or willingness to work towards
- Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of post registration education in cancer/tumour speciality or willingness to commence in 6 months
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
- Clinical examination skills level 7
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a Band 6 role or above within cancer speciality
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of multi professional working
- Experience of mentoring / supervising others 1
Desirable
- previous experience at band 7 level
Communication
Essential
- Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge appropriate to speciality
- Working knowledge of the current national NHS Cancer agenda
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of relevant courses appropriate to clinical area
- Evidence of masters level study or willingness to work towards
- Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of post registration education in cancer/tumour speciality or willingness to commence in 6 months
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
- Clinical examination skills level 7
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a Band 6 role or above within cancer speciality
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of multi professional working
- Experience of mentoring / supervising others 1
Desirable
- previous experience at band 7 level
Communication
Essential
- Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge appropriate to speciality
- Working knowledge of the current national NHS Cancer agenda
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).
