Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Colorectal Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist
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Job Overview
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 as 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 a key worker to patients receiving treatment for colorectal cancer. The majority of the patients will have metastatic disease. They will work to coordinate care and provide easy access to treatment and ongoing 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, personalized 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 specialized advice to patients and their carers in relation to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.
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Working for Our Organisation
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 a 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 prioritize staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!
Discover what it’s like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we’re building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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 a key worker to patients receiving treatment for colorectal cancer.
The majority of the patients will have metastatic disease. They will work to coordinate care and provide easy access to treatment and ongoing 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.
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Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential Criteria
- Registered adult nurse with significant, relevant experience
Desirable Criteria
- Post-registration training in relevant specialty
Job Specification
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of multiprofessional/multidisciplinary working
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working as a B6
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa, e.g., those with graduate visas) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK.
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties, and as such, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
- Name: Ruth Brydon-Hill
- Job Title: Colorectal Oncology CNS
- Email Address: ruth.brydon-hill@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01225824367
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