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Undertake suspected cancer pathway triage from GP referrals and complete straight to test assessments enabling patients to be booked directly to appropriate tests.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisenwithin Cancer Services for 2 Band 6 Colorectal Support/straight to test Nurses to join the established colorectal cancer nursing team at EKHUFT
The post holder will be an integrated and valued member of the existing Colorectal Cancer Specialist Nursing Team helping to support colorectal cancer patients across the pathway.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work at pace, improve patient experience and be willing to develop and improve the service.
The ideal candidate will have post registration experience. Oncology nursing or endoscopy experience would be an advantage, but demonstrable transferrable skills will be considered for the right candidate.
The post holder must be enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the highest standards of care and support to colorectal patients from initial referral right across the pathway.
1 post available at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.
1 post available at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Main duties of the job
The Colorectal Support/Straight to test nurse will be a core member of the Multi-disciplinary Team providing direct and indirect support and advice to colorectal cancer patients and their carers working as a key member of the established CNS team. The Colorectal Support/STT nurse will be the first contact from the hospital the patient receives.
The post-holder will deliver an expert, specialist service to patients who have been referred on the suspected colorectal cancer pathway, as well as those patients who have been diagnosed with a colorectal cancer
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will act as key worker for colorectal cancer patients across the Trust providing specialist advice, information, support and holistic care to patients and their families from an initial suspected cancer pathway referral, to point of a diagnosis of through treatment, to living with and beyond cancer or to end of life care.
- Inform and support patients at the prior to and the time of diagnosis and subsequent changes of treatment
- Undertake suspected cancer pathway triage from GP referrals and complete straight to test assessments enabling patients to be booked directly to appropriate tests
- Undertake nurse led clinics telephone clinics, inpatient reviews, attend consultant surgical and oncology clinics, treatment visits to chemotherapy and radiotherapy units as needed
- Participate in the development of the colorectal nursing service.
- Provide cross site cover where needed
- The post holder will be expected to attend and actively participate in the colorectal MDM as part of the colorectal CNS team in delivering a seamless service to patients
- Accept and make appropriate referrals from/to other professional colleagues and groups, as well as external agencies. Check and interpret referrals and take action as clinically indicated.
- Sensitively handle difficult situations that often arise involving patients, carers and health care professionals.
- Communicate highly sensitive information - i.e. results of tests and investigations - to patients and carers in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Assess patients needs and barriers to understanding information and provide continuing information and support to patients and their carers during treatment, whether inpatient or outpatient
- Carry out general duties as required by the role
- Role model high quality clinical behaviours and shared values, translating these for others into expected patterns of behaviours to ensure safe, effective, person- centred and compassionate care by all staff.
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will act as key worker for colorectal cancer patients across the Trust providing specialist advice, information, support and holistic care to patients and their families from an initial suspected cancer pathway referral, to point of a diagnosis of through treatment, to living with and beyond cancer or to end of life care.
- Inform and support patients at the prior to and the time of diagnosis and subsequent changes of treatment
- Undertake suspected cancer pathway triage from GP referrals and complete straight to test assessments enabling patients to be booked directly to appropriate tests
- Undertake nurse led clinics telephone clinics, inpatient reviews, attend consultant surgical and oncology clinics, treatment visits to chemotherapy and radiotherapy units as needed
- Participate in the development of the colorectal nursing service.
- Provide cross site cover where needed
- The post holder will be expected to attend and actively participate in the colorectal MDM as part of the colorectal CNS team in delivering a seamless service to patients
- Accept and make appropriate referrals from/to other professional colleagues and groups, as well as external agencies. Check and interpret referrals and take action as clinically indicated.
- Sensitively handle difficult situations that often arise involving patients, carers and health care professionals.
- Communicate highly sensitive information - i.e. results of tests and investigations - to patients and carers in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Assess patients needs and barriers to understanding information and provide continuing information and support to patients and their carers during treatment, whether inpatient or outpatient
- Carry out general duties as required by the role
- Role model high quality clinical behaviours and shared values, translating these for others into expected patterns of behaviours to ensure safe, effective, person- centred and compassionate care by all staff.
essential
Essential
- Essential Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
Essential
- Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Motivated and able to inspire others Show compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues Ability to work flexibly and remain calm and objective under pressure Approachable and confident.
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
- Ability to undertake and support clinical supervision Advanced Communication Skills Psychological Training Level 2 Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Ability to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinical service, Able to recognise own limitations and know when to ask for support
essential
Essential
- Essential Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
Essential
- Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Motivated and able to inspire others Show compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues Ability to work flexibly and remain calm and objective under pressure Approachable and confident.
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
- Ability to undertake and support clinical supervision Advanced Communication Skills Psychological Training Level 2 Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Ability to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinical service, Able to recognise own limitations and know when to ask for support
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM or WHH
Margate/Ashford
CT94AN
Employer's website
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisenwithin Cancer Services for 2 Band 6 Colorectal Support/straight to test Nurses to join the established colorectal cancer nursing team at EKHUFT
The post holder will be an integrated and valued member of the existing Colorectal Cancer Specialist Nursing Team helping to support colorectal cancer patients across the pathway.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work at pace, improve patient experience and be willing to develop and improve the service.
The ideal candidate will have post registration experience. Oncology nursing or endoscopy experience would be an advantage, but demonstrable transferrable skills will be considered for the right candidate.
The post holder must be enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the highest standards of care and support to colorectal patients from initial referral right across the pathway.
1 post available at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.
1 post available at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Main duties of the job
The Colorectal Support/Straight to test nurse will be a core member of the Multi-disciplinary Team providing direct and indirect support and advice to colorectal cancer patients and their carers working as a key member of the established CNS team. The Colorectal Support/STT nurse will be the first contact from the hospital the patient receives.
The post-holder will deliver an expert, specialist service to patients who have been referred on the suspected colorectal cancer pathway, as well as those patients who have been diagnosed with a colorectal cancer
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM or WHH
Margate/Ashford
CT94AN
Employer's website
An exciting opportunity has arisenwithin Cancer Services for 2 Band 6 Colorectal Support/straight to test Nurses to join the established colorectal cancer nursing team at EKHUFT
The post holder will be an integrated and valued member of the existing Colorectal Cancer Specialist Nursing Team helping to support colorectal cancer patients across the pathway.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work at pace, improve patient experience and be willing to develop and improve the service.
The ideal candidate will have post registration experience. Oncology nursing or endoscopy experience would be an advantage, but demonstrable transferrable skills will be considered for the right candidate.
The post holder must be enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the highest standards of care and support to colorectal patients from initial referral right across the pathway.
1 post available at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.
1 post available at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Main duties of the job
The Colorectal Support/Straight to test nurse will be a core member of the Multi-disciplinary Team providing direct and indirect support and advice to colorectal cancer patients and their carers working as a key member of the established CNS team. The Colorectal Support/STT nurse will be the first contact from the hospital the patient receives.
The post-holder will deliver an expert, specialist service to patients who have been referred on the suspected colorectal cancer pathway, as well as those patients who have been diagnosed with a colorectal cancer
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will act as key worker for colorectal cancer patients across the Trust providing specialist advice, information, support and holistic care to patients and their families from an initial suspected cancer pathway referral, to point of a diagnosis of through treatment, to living with and beyond cancer or to end of life care.
- Inform and support patients at the prior to and the time of diagnosis and subsequent changes of treatment
- Undertake suspected cancer pathway triage from GP referrals and complete straight to test assessments enabling patients to be booked directly to appropriate tests
- Undertake nurse led clinics telephone clinics, inpatient reviews, attend consultant surgical and oncology clinics, treatment visits to chemotherapy and radiotherapy units as needed
- Participate in the development of the colorectal nursing service.
- Provide cross site cover where needed
- The post holder will be expected to attend and actively participate in the colorectal MDM as part of the colorectal CNS team in delivering a seamless service to patients
- Accept and make appropriate referrals from/to other professional colleagues and groups, as well as external agencies. Check and interpret referrals and take action as clinically indicated.
- Sensitively handle difficult situations that often arise involving patients, carers and health care professionals.
- Communicate highly sensitive information - i.e. results of tests and investigations - to patients and carers in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Assess patients needs and barriers to understanding information and provide continuing information and support to patients and their carers during treatment, whether inpatient or outpatient
- Carry out general duties as required by the role
- Role model high quality clinical behaviours and shared values, translating these for others into expected patterns of behaviours to ensure safe, effective, person- centred and compassionate care by all staff.
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will act as key worker for colorectal cancer patients across the Trust providing specialist advice, information, support and holistic care to patients and their families from an initial suspected cancer pathway referral, to point of a diagnosis of through treatment, to living with and beyond cancer or to end of life care.
- Inform and support patients at the prior to and the time of diagnosis and subsequent changes of treatment
- Undertake suspected cancer pathway triage from GP referrals and complete straight to test assessments enabling patients to be booked directly to appropriate tests
- Undertake nurse led clinics telephone clinics, inpatient reviews, attend consultant surgical and oncology clinics, treatment visits to chemotherapy and radiotherapy units as needed
- Participate in the development of the colorectal nursing service.
- Provide cross site cover where needed
- The post holder will be expected to attend and actively participate in the colorectal MDM as part of the colorectal CNS team in delivering a seamless service to patients
- Accept and make appropriate referrals from/to other professional colleagues and groups, as well as external agencies. Check and interpret referrals and take action as clinically indicated.
- Sensitively handle difficult situations that often arise involving patients, carers and health care professionals.
- Communicate highly sensitive information - i.e. results of tests and investigations - to patients and carers in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Assess patients needs and barriers to understanding information and provide continuing information and support to patients and their carers during treatment, whether inpatient or outpatient
- Carry out general duties as required by the role
- Role model high quality clinical behaviours and shared values, translating these for others into expected patterns of behaviours to ensure safe, effective, person- centred and compassionate care by all staff.
essential
Essential
- Essential Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
Essential
- Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Motivated and able to inspire others Show compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues Ability to work flexibly and remain calm and objective under pressure Approachable and confident.
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
- Ability to undertake and support clinical supervision Advanced Communication Skills Psychological Training Level 2 Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Ability to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinical service, Able to recognise own limitations and know when to ask for support
essential
Essential
- Essential Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
Essential
- Experience within a variety of acute clinical settings Experience of teaching and assessing in the Clinical area. Evidence of experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of team Demonstrable interest in cancer nursing
- A broad base of practical nursing care skills at Band 5 or above Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships Ability to multi task and time management Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent Support Nurse Able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings Intermediate IT skills with a good working knowledge of NHS IT systems
- Motivated and able to inspire others Show compassion and empathy for patients and colleagues Ability to work flexibly and remain calm and objective under pressure Approachable and confident.
- Experience of nursing cancer patients Experience of service, development and implementation of change.
- Ability to undertake and support clinical supervision Advanced Communication Skills Psychological Training Level 2 Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Ability to travel to other hospital sites to provide a clinical service, Able to recognise own limitations and know when to ask for support
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM or WHH
Margate/Ashford
CT94AN
Employer's website
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