Band 6/7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Colorectal Cancer)

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading seeks a Registered Nurse to join their team and deliver patient-focused programmes of care for individuals with cancer. Candidates should have significant nursing experience and a degree or equivalent, along with strong communication skills. The role emphasizes teamwork and holistic patient care. Flexible working options and generous leave are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous family leave options

On-site nursery

Health Service Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Significant post-registration experience required.
• Relevant experience in cancer or appropriate specialty.

Responsibilities

• Work with professional groups to develop services for cancer patients.
• Deliver patient-focused programmes of care.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Experience in facilitation/teaching/assessing

Multi-professional working

Education

1st degree or equivalent experience

Specialist academic study in area

Job description

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision, which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital has been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting significant improvements after our CQC inspection.

We are Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, and Excellent in our development, fairness, and sharing best practice. We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.

Job Description

Working in a small and friendly team within a larger CNS team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of other dedicated and highly skilled healthcare professionals to care for patients and their families, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work. As a skilled practitioner, you will be responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in your caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work with other professional groups in secondary and primary settings to develop and maintain holistic services for people with cancer.
• Deliver patient-focused programmes of care.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse.
• 1st degree or equivalent experience.
• Specialist academic study in area.
• Significant post-registration experience.
• Relevant post-registration experience in cancer or appropriate specialty.
• Experience in facilitation/teaching/assessing.
• Experience of multi-professional working.
• Understanding of audit and research.
• Evidence of advanced communication skills.

What We Offer

Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play, with excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees, flexible working opportunities, and a strong emphasis on your work-life balance.

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work-life balance.
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On-site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients, and the wider community by providing a smoke-free environment. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, disability, or ethnicity.