Job summary
Our new surgical hub will be opening in June 2024 this is a state-of-the-art elective care centre and is one of several hubs opening across the country, aimed at tackling Covid-related backlogs, significantly increasing clinical capacity and improving patient care and experience. The new development will give us an opportunity to deliver greater capacity to meet the demand of 2ww colorectal referrals.
We are looking to recruit a new colorectal clinical nurse specialist to work alongside the existing colorectal nursing team and work across all three of Mid Yorkshires sites including this new facility .
We are seeking an experienced Nurse who is committed to delivering excellent patient care, one who will work within our colorectal nursing team to improve and enhance the patients journey. A nurse who is compassionate, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and their families /carers with a colorectal cancer.
The role includes the assessment of patients / service users who are referred on a 2 week wait colorectal pathway.
You and will provide highly specialist nursing support, education and care to our specific patient group. Including setting of standards of care and to take a lead role in establishing evidenced based practice.
The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of clinical service /speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework.
Main duties of the job
Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level of independence and health
Lead or participate in their cancer care pathway and delivery.
Co-ordinate and manage clinics including 2WW (Fast Track), and triage clinics.
Review , interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary
Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards / departments
Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement
Responsible for managing staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level of independence and health
Will have responsibility for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex pathways and will be able to provide specialist advice and support to a defined caseload and to other health care providers
You will be responsible for providing evidence based practice
Will have responsibility for leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement.
Will ensure cost effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management.
Lead and promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to the colorectal nursing service
Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics including 2WW (Fast Track), and triage clinics .
Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance
Review , interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary
Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints.
To maintain accurate appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems
Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs
Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards / departments
Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication
Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement
Produce an annual report for the service and board reports / other reports as required
Ensure you work within an agreed divisional work plan
Responsible for managing staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level of independence and health
Will have responsibility for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex pathways and will be able to provide specialist advice and support to a defined caseload and to other health care providers
You will be responsible for providing evidence based practice
Will have responsibility for leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement.
Will ensure cost effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management.
Lead and promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to the colorectal nursing service
Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics including 2WW (Fast Track), and triage clinics .
Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance
Review , interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary
Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints.
To maintain accurate appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems
Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs
Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards / departments
Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication
Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement
Produce an annual report for the service and board reports / other reports as required
Ensure you work within an agreed divisional work plan
Responsible for managing staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level Honours degree
- Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards Post basic qualification in specialist area
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced skills training or prepared to work towards
- Independent and supplementary prescribing
- Management qualification or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 colorectal/oncology nursing
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of teaching/ presenting
- Specialist experience relevant to role
- Multi professional working
- Audit and research
- Influencing change in practice
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Management of staff
knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of role
- Awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area
- Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role Understand the national specialty and professional agenda
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to motivate self and other
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Able to write a service report at Board level
- Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Calm and objective
- Assertive and confident yet approachable
- Personally and professionally mature
- Flexible to service needs
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level Honours degree
- Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards Post basic qualification in specialist area
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced skills training or prepared to work towards
- Independent and supplementary prescribing
- Management qualification or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 colorectal/oncology nursing
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of teaching/ presenting
- Specialist experience relevant to role
- Multi professional working
- Audit and research
- Influencing change in practice
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Management of staff
knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of role
- Awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area
- Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role Understand the national specialty and professional agenda
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to motivate self and other
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Able to write a service report at Board level
- Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Calm and objective
- Assertive and confident yet approachable
- Personally and professionally mature
- Flexible to service needs
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites as required
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).
