Support CNS - Colorectal

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service in the United Kingdom is looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to join their colorectal team. The successful candidate will deliver specialist care for colorectal cancer patients and support the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Applicants should have relevant NMC registration and relevant experience in a colorectal cancer setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient advocacy, and professional development within a supportive structure.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Nurse with RN or relevant NMC registration required.
• Experience in colorectal cancer setting preferred.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of specialist nursing care.
• Support Clinical Nurse Specialist in care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of colorectal cancer care

Ability to teach and assess

Teamworking skills

Negotiating and influencing skills

Education

RN or relevant part of NMC register

ENB 237 Stoma care course

Educated to 1st degree or agreement to complete within 3 years

Tools

Microsoft Office Systems

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, dynamic and motivated nurse to join our well established and supportive colorectal team. You will be an integral part of the team providing co-ordination and organisation of care for colorectal patients along the cancer pathway. You will need good communication and interpersonal skills and a good knowledge of the care needs for colorectal cancer patients and their carers.

This is a opportunity for nurses who have experience within a colorectal cancer setting and want to further enhance their skills and knowledge within this speciality.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care within the specialist Colorectal Cancer and Stoma Care Service and will support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in ensuring high standards of nursing care are provided to all patients receiving care in the specialty. The post holder will be department based. The post holder will support the CNS in providing professional advice to members of the multidisciplinary team; assist in developing the skills and knowledge of staff to deliver high quality care and achieve the performance targets for the specialty

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

• RN or relevant part of NMC register (RSCN, RMN)
• ENB 237 Stoma care course Willingness to undertake
• Educated to 1st degree or agreement to complete within 3 years of appointment

Skills and Experience

• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
• Able to commute to meet the requirements of the job
• Substantial experience in relevant speciality
• Evidence of ability to teach & assess
• Knowledge of current clinical developments and professional issues affecting nursing/midwifery
• Understanding of DOH agendas, and other developments
• Committed to personal self-development
• Aware of clinical standards of National Service Frameworks
• Knowledge of involving patients in service development
• Knowledge of the relevance of Governance and risk management within clinical practice
• Experience of working as a senior nurse in a GI clinical ward/department
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems
• Knowledge of audit/research methodologies

Personal Qualities

• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
• Evidence of having developed team working skills
• Able to act as patient advocate
• Ability to work within a team and develop others
• Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices

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.