An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our colorectal team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust on the Wexham Park site.
Your role will support patients on the 'Enhanced Recovery Pathway' and also deliver both face-to-face and telephone clinics for patients who have undergone colorectal surgery for bowel cancer in line with the new stratified pathway. The role also supports patients on a best supportive care pathway, offering advice and guidance to patients in the community with incurable cancer.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will act as a Keyworker for a defined group of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer providing a link between patients and healthcare professionals across primary, secondary, and tertiary care and act as an advocate and ongoing support for patients/families.
The post-holder will support the development and evaluation of the colorectal cancer service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-disciplinary framework.
The post-holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive nurse-led service that is holistic in its approach, evidence-based and meets the individual needs of colorectal cancer patients.
The post requires the ability to work autonomously whilst being supported within a well-established cohesive nursing team.
Work towards being a clinical expert in colorectal cancer with good communication skills. The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.
The post-holder will ensure their role reflects the core components of the clinical nurse specialist which includes clinical practice, management, education, research, and audit, taking into account the national cancer agenda and its impact on service delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN Current NMC Registration Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience on a surgical ward Experience in endoscopy Evidence of leadership
Desirable
Oncology experience
Communication
Essential
Excellent communication both verbally and written
Desirable
Advanced communication course Psychology level 2
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL24HL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
151-JLM350 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Your role will support patients on the 'Enhanced Recovery Pathway' and also deliver both face-to-face and telephone clinics for patients who have undergone colorectal surgery for bowel cancer in line with the new stratified pathway. The role also supports patients on a best supportive care pathway, offering advice and guidance to patients in the community with incurable cancer.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will act as a Keyworker for a defined group of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer providing a link between patients and healthcare professionals across primary, secondary, and tertiary care and act as an advocate and ongoing support for patients/families.
The post-holder will support the development and evaluation of the colorectal cancer service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-disciplinary framework.
The post-holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive nurse-led service that is holistic in its approach, evidence-based and meets the individual needs of colorectal cancer patients.
The post requires the ability to work autonomously whilst being supported within a well-established cohesive nursing team.
Work towards being a clinical expert in colorectal cancer with good communication skills. The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.
The post-holder will ensure their role reflects the core components of the clinical nurse specialist which includes clinical practice, management, education, research, and audit, taking into account the national cancer agenda and its impact on service delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN Current NMC Registration Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience on a surgical ward Experience in endoscopy Evidence of leadership
Desirable
Oncology experience
Communication
Essential
Excellent communication both verbally and written
Desirable
Advanced communication course Psychology level 2
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL24HL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
151-JLM350 #J-18808-Ljbffr
