FDS Colorectal Nurse

Job summary

Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking to make a significant impact in the field of oncology nursing? Do you thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise can directly improve patient outcomes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

As an intrinsic member of our Colorectal Surgery Service, you will work closely with the Rapid Access Lower GI Pathway (RALGP) CNS team, colorectal consultants, and other multidisciplinary team members. Your focus will be on providing specialist oncology nursing care to patients with or suspected of having colorectal cancer.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Excellence:

Support compliance with the 28-day faster diagnosis standard and 62-day cancer waiting times (CWT) guidance for the colorectal suspected cancer pathway, including Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT). Deliver comprehensive, consistent, and clear information and support to patients referred on the pathway, ensuring they understand their next steps. Enhance patient and carer experiences by maintaining high standards of clinical practice and care. Offer clinical expertise to primary and secondary care colleagues, ensuring pathway compliance, managing operational risks, and providing updates on individual cases as needed. Address long wait lists by regularly reviewing and prioritising patients awaiting next actions on the pathway. Lead and manage the RALGP CNS Team to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Support and Guidance:

Provide valuable advice, support, and information to nursing staff, associated healthcare professionals, and members of both the primary and secondary healthcare teams. Ensure that patients and their relatives or carers receive high-quality and effective professional nursing services based on current evidence of best practice.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see our attached job description and person specification for more information and full details regarding this role

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Fully Qualified Registered Nurse with a valid NMC Number Demonstrates ongoing professional development ACAS Masters level 7 or willing to complete NMP Masters Level 7 or willing to complete Advance Communication Skills Proven track record of supervising and teaching health care practitioners

Desirable

Recognised post registration teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience at Band 6 within general surgery.

Desirable

Audit and research experience within the relevant area. Experience of confidently and effectively reviewing and reporting procedure, blood and histology results and acting appropriately.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Rapid Access Lower GI (RALGP) pathway. Good clinical knowledge and skills in a surgical environment Experience in assisting and implementing, guidelines, protocols and pathways

Desirable

Pre-assessment process for endoscopy

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