Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse or nurses to join the current small team of colorectal cancer nurse specialists. we are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate individuals who are looking to develop their skills cancer nurse specialists. we are happy to consider full time or job sharing opportunities.

The band 6 oncology colorectal cancer nurse specialist will work in collaboration with the wider Colorectal Multidisciplinary Team, providing clinical expertise and assessment of care and health needs of patients with colorectal cancer conditions, and their families. Day to day, they will work alongside the B7 oncology colorectal cancer nurse specialist acting as key worker to patients receiving treatment for a colorectal cancer. The majority of the patients will have metastatic disease. They will work to co-ordinate care and provide easy access to treatment and on-going support for this group of patients.

They will be assisting with the efficient day to day operational management and service delivery of the Colorectal Oncology Service in partnership with the MDT consisting of Consultants, AHP's, support workers and pharmacists. They will have close liaison and communication with colorectal cancer nurses working in the surgical division, ensuring a seamless and integrated approach across the colorectal cancer pathway.

Main duties of the job

• To act as a key worker; delivering evidence based, personalised care through holistic assessment, care planning and evaluation of care through the running of nurse-led clinics for patients from diagnosis, through treatment and follow up. This might be via a clinic, inpatient or remote follow up setting.
• To work at an enhanced level to plan and provide clinical care and psychological support to patients with a cancer diagnosis who have complex needs.
• To use holistic assessment to deliver and maintain high standards of care within a multi-disciplinary team. (MDT)
• To provide holistic care for patients at all stages of their cancer pathway, delivering a high standard of person-centred care, supporting a culture of supported self-management.
• To provide specialised advice to patients and their carers in relation to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

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