Colorectal Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist
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We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join the Colorectal Cancer Nursing Team. The ideal candidate will bring experience and expertise in colorectal surgery and cancer nursing.
This is a challenging role requiring a proactive, self-driven individual capable of managing complex care pathways, ensuring the highest standards of care and service delivery for all patients. You should possess excellent communication skills, ability to manage your workload efficiently, and strong problem-solving abilities. A strong team player, you should also be comfortable working autonomously.
You will provide support to patients diagnosed with bowel cancer throughout their journey, from diagnosis to treatment. You will offer nursing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working closely with the Band 7 Colorectal CNS to ensure the best possible care for patients and their families. On occasion, you will also assist with stoma care, particularly when the Stoma Care CNS is on leave.
This is a developmental role, with support available through a well-established framework of core cancer capabilities and formal educational opportunities. There is potential for the position to transition to a permanent Band 7 role after 18 months, pending successful completion of competencies and demonstration of proficiency at the Band 7 level.
Key Responsibilities
* Effectively manage a caseload of patients following established protocols and care pathways.
* Provide specialist nursing advice, clinical assessment, and support to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals from diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up pathways, including onward referral for end-of-life care if applicable.
* Offer cancer follow-up and surveillance services for colorectal cancer patients.
* Provide comprehensive support to patients and their families, addressing clinical, emotional, psychological, and social needs.
* Provide assistance across all Colorectal services as needed (STT, 2WW, Colorectal Cancer, Stoma care, Cancer Surveillance).
* Be an integral part of the established cancer team and specialist MDT, acting as a patient advocate and expert colorectal cancer nurse, coordinating patient care, and maintaining excellent communication for coordinated care between sites.
* Play a key role in developing nursing expertise in colorectal cancer to improve patient experiences and ensuring a high standard of evidence-based nursing care continuity.
* Develop a proactive role in health promotion to increase awareness of colorectal cancer among professionals and the public.
* Educate nursing, medical, and other staff groups about colorectal cancer management and serving as a resource for these groups.
* Conduct clinical audits and service evaluations to enhance practice.
* Develop nurse-led services as required to support service development.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Filipe Carvalho Job title: Nurse Consultant in Colorectal Disease Email address: filipe.carvalho@nhs.net Telephone number: 02085107378
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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