Job summary
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 providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
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
Essential
1. RN or relevant part of NMC register (RSCN, RMN)
Desirable
2. ENB 237 Stoma care course Willingness to undertake
Skills and Experience
Essential
3. Substantial experience in relevant speciality
4. Experience of working as a senior nurse in a GI clinical ward/department
Personal Qualities
Essential
5. Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
6. Effective communication skills, verbal and written