Job summary
Colorectal Cancer CNS
Department: Cancer Services
Band 7 - £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our Cancer service department working within our Colorectal Cancer team.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience within this field who can function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group and lead the team of cancer nurses within this service.
We are looking for an individual who has an interest in Colorectal cancer and can work with our clinical team to support and develop the surgical and oncology pathways for this patient group alongside developing their own advance practice in this area. You will be the lead nurse in the Colorectal Cancer nursing team, providing management support to colleagues as well as being an active clinical member supporting patients and their families through their treatment and beyond. You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.
Interview: 06.05.2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the work of colorectal cancer nursing across the hospital.
This leadership role will encompass:
1. Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
2. Information and support to patients, families and carers
3. Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
It is expected that the individual will be an expert practitioner in nursing with a high level of clinical credibility; the ability to establish close working relationships with senior nurses and medical staff; the ability to influence policy and practice.
The post holder will work closely with the Colorectal medical and nursing team.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy hospital offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to investment and ongoing development plans for a large cancer centre onsite. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
We firmly believe in holistic care, complementary therapy, clinical psychology and Citizen Advice Bureau all have clinics in the unit. We also offer carers and patient support groups.
Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.
About us
MKUH Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts." (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free refreshments
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* On site nursery (chargeable)
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Date posted: 02 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 430-MED4012A
Job responsibilities
Nurse - Patient relationship
* Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the ethical, moral and legal issues in caring for patients with cancer.
* Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts - with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff.
* Communicate sensitive, condition-related information to patients with empathy and reassurance.
Management of patient health / illness status
* Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in Colorectal nursing.
* Undertakes assessment and treatment of patients with Colorectal cancer and provide holistic needs assessments.
Education
* Works as a role model and supports high standards of care by working clinically alongside nursing and medical staff.
* Identifies the educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to Gynaecology cancer and works with the Macmillan Information and Support Nurse to address these at an individual and a community level.
Professional role
* Analyses and interprets national and local recommendations for Colorectal cancer and develops plans with others to implement and achieve compliance.
* Attends quarterly cancer network meetings in the specialty of Colorectal cancer.
* Contributes to the hospital weekly Colorectal MDT meeting and the cancer network measures it must achieve.
Operational
* Contributes to the design, planning and development of the Colorectal cancer service and patient pathways.
* Participates in annual Macmillan service reviews of cancer nursing in MKUH.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* Degree or Diploma
* ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
* Master's degree or equivalent experience/training
* Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
* Colorectal / cancer module
* Independent nurse prescriber or working towards
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience at band 6 in Colorectal/cancer care
* Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent management skills of self and others
* Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
* Ability to facilitate the management of change
* Ability to delegate appropriately
* Computer skills
Desirable
* Car driver
Personal and people development
Essential
* Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
* Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed
* Professional image
* Meets essential qualification & experience
* Ability to organize, priorities and coordinate work
Communication
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels
* Flexible approach to work
* Good listener
* Team player
* Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met
* Ability to manage and motivate self and others
Specific requirements
Essential
* Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cancer Nurse Practitioners (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)
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