Clinical Nurse Specialist (Colorectal Oncology)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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 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 manage their own caseload of patients. The post holder will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, 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 audits, and possess advanced communication skills.
Applications are invited from highly motivated and enthusiastic trained nurses. Candidates must be registered nurses with post-registration experience, preferably including Oncology/Palliative Care.
The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be self-driven, while also being 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.
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-57745-9474
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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