An exciting opportunity has arisen within the current Colorectal and Cancer Services nursing team at North Devon District Hospital. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to work as a Colorectal Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. This new role within the team will aim to deliver high quality cancer nursing to Colorectal patients whilst on treatment.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidates will be fully supported and guided by the Cancer Matron and Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, but will be expected to be able to manage their own caseload of patients. The post holder will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will attend clinics with the Medical and Clinical Oncologists, attend MDT and support patients when they attend for treatment.
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 with post-registration experience, preferably to include Oncology/Palliative Care.
The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be self-driven and also be able to work as part of a busy oncology team. You will be an integral part of the Colorectal MDT and undertake a lead role in the pathway for colorectal patients.
Applications will be considered as a band 6 development role.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday
Interview Date: 11th February 2025
For further information please contact: Naomi Clatworthy, nclatworthy@nhs.net, 01271 334464
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
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