Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Derby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Colorectal Nursing Team at a leading NHS Trust. You will provide specialist care for patients with colorectal cancer, support their pathways, and help maintain high-quality service within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional and leadership development

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in complex colorectal conditions and care for patients with colorectal cancer.
• Proven abilities in inter-professional collaboration and support.
• Ability to contribute to MDT discussions and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key worker for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
• Provide specialist advice to patients and their carers throughout their inpatient journey.
• Support other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-driven

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated, experienced Registered Nurse with a relevant post-registration background in complex colorectal conditions, particularly with an interest in caring for patients with colorectal cancer, to join our established Colorectal Nursing Team. The team is committed to delivering high-quality service alongside the wider Colorectal Cancer MDT.

The post holder will join an existing team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and a Navigator, providing specialist advice to patients and their carers throughout their inpatient journey, as well as supporting and advising other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-driven, and able to work effectively as part of a busy team. You will be an integral part of the Colorectal MDT and undertake a supportive role in patient pathways.

The post holder will act as the key worker for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, supporting patients and relatives during this process, and serve as a specialist resource for all professionals involved in patient care.

You will contribute to meaningful MDT discussions and maintain up-to-date data collection to facilitate service audits.

Share Band 7 Managerial Responsibilities with Other Post Holders.

Closing date: 15/06

Interview date: 25/06

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we are committed to supporting the public, patients, our staff, and local partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin our work as a Trust, guiding our behaviors across all aspects of our service.

In Return, We Will Offer:

• Opportunities for professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration into our team and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 appointments per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we conducted nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Naomi Russ
Job Title: Matron
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Lead Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist

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