Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

The post will be a 12 month secondment 28.88 hours per week The post holder will organise and manage a caseload for a defined group of patients / service users, providing specialist nursing support, advice and education and care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the defined service group.

Main duties of the job

Undertake nurse-led colorectal follow-up clinics as outlined in the Stratified Risk Guidelines. The aim of these guidelines is to ensure all patients following a colorectal cancer resection are enlisted into an appropriate risk stratified surveillance pathway. Will have continuous delegated responsibility for a defined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers. Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, including Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA), plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Organise, prioritise and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria in line with operational protocols. Will provide clinical and social psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level of independence of health. To provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload and peers. attend and participate in the Multi disciplinary meeting Review patients post surgery on the wards Telephone follow up of patients Joint consultations with colorectal consultants

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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