Impactful Colorectal Triage Nurse — Band 6

Enherts Tr; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is recruiting for a Straight to Test Triage Colorectal Nurse (NHS AfC Band 6) based at Stevenage. The role involves telephone assessment of patients on the cancer pathway and requires clear clinical decision-making within a small team.

The post offers a permanent full-time contract, with salary between £39,959 and £48,117 per annum. Informal visits are encouraged; contact Jackie Hayward for details.

Qualifications

• RN part 1 or part 12 NMC register
• Educated to Degree
• Evidence of CPD
• Advanced communications skills
• Working towards Masters level

Responsibilities

• On a day-to-day basis you will be reviewing cancer referrals which come in on the Colorectal pathway.
• Following protocols to triage patients.
• A concise, clear, competent assessment of the patient. This can be an anxious time for patients, so compassion and understanding are required.
• You will need to be competent in IT skills and databases. Alongside this you may be required to present data at monthly meeting

Skills

Strong Leadership

Organisational skills

Prioritising workload

Education

RN registration with NMC (Part 1)

Degree

Job description

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is recruiting for a Straight to Test Triage Colorectal Nurse (NHS AfC Band 6) based at Stevenage. The role involves telephone assessment of patients on the cancer pathway and requires clear clinical decision-making within a small team.

The post offers a permanent full-time contract, with salary between £39,959 and £48,117 per annum. Informal visits are encouraged; contact Jackie Hayward for details.