Role Summary We are looking for a dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join our colorectal cancer nursing team.
The successful candidate will work with our established nursing team and wider MDT in supporting patients with colorectal cancer throughout their treatment, providing individualised and compassionate care.
This is a challenging role that requires a self-motivated and dedicated individual.
Support will be provided using the ACCEND framework and core cancer capabilities in practice and formal educational opportunities could be available.
About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role The Colorectal CNS will work with the dedicated multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust.
This will include having active involvement in the referral, investigations, treatment and follow-up of patients with colorectal cancer.
To support with the delivery of the Colorectal Health and wellbeing and best supportive care clinics.
Complete holistic needs assessments, formulating care plans and referring to the appropriate services in the hospital or the community.
Wherever possible attend Colorectal / Oncology clinics and endoscopy to support cancer patients at initial diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
The CNS will be required to break bad news to patients and their family about their diagnosis with sensitivity and empathy.
Discuss aspects of treatment for Colorectal cancer in depth with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.
Act as patient advocate where appropriate Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist Works as a member of the Colorectal Specialist team contributing to the delivery of Colorectal specialist service for patients throughout their cancer pathway.
Liaise with members of the specialist team and has well developed advanced communication skills.
Assesses patients, plans and implements care, provides specialist advice; maintains records.
Carries out specialist nursing procedures.
Provides clinical supervision to other staff/students.
Leads clinical audits within the Colorectal specialist area and assists with the formulation of evidenced based protocols of care in conjunction with the Lead Colorectal Nurse.
Co-present Health and Wellbeing clinics for colorectal cancer patients.
Participate in nurse led best supportive care clinics for palliative colorectal cancer patients.
Working Pattern: hours per week.
Working days to be confirmed.
Hours worked over 4 days per week.
No weekends/bank holidays Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Ceri Martin, Lead Colorectal CNS.
This is a fixed term contract for months.
For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits 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 are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit You will 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 would love to hear from you.