Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist. This post would suit someone who is highly motivated and looking for an opportunity to develop further. We are seeking a compassionate, dynamic and motivated individual to join our well-established and supportive colorectal CNS team. Your communication and interpersonal skills will be highly developed as they are integral to your success in providing the highest standard of care and support to patients with colorectal cancer diagnosis. The ability to manage distressing situations involving patients and careers and act as a key worker to ensure a single point of contact during a complex pathway is essential. The post holder will work autonomously as part of the multidisciplinary team and also develop positive and collaborative relationships. This position provides an excellent role for a registered nurse who has experience in either Cancer services, Surgery, and/or Endoscopy. It provides a new exciting challenge for an individual who is looking to gain experience or a career in specialist nursing practice.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide advice and support to patients undergoing colorectal cancer investigations and surgery.
2. Demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making and an ability to monitor and improve standards of care within the Colorectal service. Influence patient care with a multi-faceted approach that includes clinical expertise, teaching, and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Advanced communication course
* Degree in Autonomous/ Clinical Practice
Experience
* Relevant acute care experience, including proven experience in cancer services, surgery/endoscopy.
* Interest in clinical research.
Skills
* Appraisal of others.
* Clinical Audit.
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.
Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 per annum inclusive.
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