Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Full time
Location: Truro
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Job offered by: NHS
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Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the current Colorectal specialist team based in the acute hospital. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse. This will be a training post to prepare a nurse to develop towards becoming an expert practitioner in caring for patients with cancer. It will enable a nurse to develop the practical and theoretical skills to be able to deliver high quality cancer nursing to patients and their families with cancer. This position offers an opportunity to someone wishing to progress their career to gain additional experience in this field. The candidates will be fully supported and guided by the current Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, but will be expected to be able to manage their own caseload of patients. The individual will be competent and confident to undertake holistic needs assessments and respond to concerns of cancer patients and families. In addition they will have the ability to give specialist nursing advice, teach on cancer education days, undertake audit and possess advanced communication skills. Applications are invited for the above post from highly motivated and enthusiastic trained nurses. Candidates must be registered nurses qualified to Diploma level with substantive post-registration experience, preferably to include Oncology/Palliative Care. This post is initially to cover maternity leave, with funding to cover a year, with a view to the post becoming substantive thereafter. Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will gain experience working as part of a Cancer Multidisciplinary team. Experience will be gained working across in-patient and out-patient areas in surgery and Oncology. The post holder will be compliant with national requirements for cancer nursing, education and skills (this will incorporate advanced communication skills training, oncology nursing education, end of life experience and skills in audit and research). Key relationships will be with: Patients and Carers Associate Director of Nursing Consultants and other medical/nursing staff Cancer Nurse Specialists The Cove Information Centre staff Trust administrative staff The post holder must be willing to undertake the academic cancer module. About Us

Cornwall is a beautiful county which offers an outstanding quality of life and providing many opportunities for outdoor activities, with its sailing waters, surfing beaches and rugged coastal pathways for walking and cycling. There is a thriving art and theatre scene as well as an interesting variety of eating places, including celebrity-owned restaurants within Cornwall. The major route both in and out of the county is the A30 which connects with the M5 motorway at Exeter. There is an excellent rail service with daily passenger and sleeper services and an airport at Newquay with daily connections to many cities throughout the UK and abroad. Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. Job Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK Person Specification

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with current registration at diploma level. Possession of degree or in the process of obtaining. Module in Cancer Care/Palliative Care. Colorectal course or willing to undertake. Experience

Demonstrable post-registration experience. Experience in Oncology Practical & Intellectual Skills (Including Any Special Knowledge)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients. Committed to patient centred care. Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative. Ability to cope in distressing situations. Calm disposition. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure. A professional approach to work. Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable. Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working. Shares information and good practice appropriately. 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.

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