Colorectal Diagnostic Pathway Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Colorectal Diagnostic Pathway Nurse to join the team at Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide high quality and safe care for patients who are undergoing colorectal diagnostic tests under the guidance of the Colorectal CNS.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and clinically experienced nursing showing professional & personal development to join the busy Colorectal surgical unit across two sites, Hillingdon and Mount Vernon hospitals.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Colorectal Nursing and Support Team, providing high quality and safe care for patients undergoing colorectal diagnostic tests.

They will work autonomously within the parameters of their competencies to make decisions and adjustments to patient's treatments in line with their needs. Requesting imaging and appropriate blood tests as well as referring back to the Consultant or other multi-disciplinary members if further advice is needed.

To liaise closely with members of the multi professional team so that patients with suspected colorectal cancer experience a seamless, high quality service.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.