Job summary
Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover - end date 27th June 2027. This is a part time position of 30 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the Colorectal CNS team at Kettering General Hospital.
This role involves being a lead within the team and will be directly responsible for and line manage the band 6 CNS, patient support and admin staff, as well as working as an autonomous practitioner.
You will be a vital core member of the Colorectal MDT, providing specialist advice and support to both patients and their families as well as other healthcare professionals.
Interviews have provisionally been scheduled to take place on the 15th July, however this is subject to change
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join an established and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist team to provide expert clinical care and holistic support to patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated nurse who is able to work autonomously and effectively under pressure within this busy specialty. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills.
Significant experience in the care and management of patients with colorectal cancer is essential for this role.
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic and cohesive multidisciplinary colorectal team, committed to delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service.
About us
Interviews have provisionally been scheduled to take place on the 15th July, however this is subject to change
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of all Roles and Responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Current NMC registration
- Nursing Degree or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Recognised teaching/mentoring qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate in Oncology/Colorectal Cancer
- Advanced Communication training or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
- MSc relevant to clinical practice or willing to work towards
- Counselling Experience
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills and Interpersonal skills
- Liaison, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Documentation of a high standard - Report Writing
- IT Literacy
- Caseload and workload management skills
Desirable
- Audit skills - Data collection and analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- IT technology development
- Experience in management of whole systems provision of care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Operational Management in a clinical
- Knowledge / experience Specialist knowledge or interest in speciality
- Maintaining patient information databases.
- Making direct referrals to members of MDT.
- Working in partnership with internal and external agencies.
Desirable
- Evidence of primary care health delivery strategy.
- Development of clinical practice.
- Strategic development of health initiatives.
- Development of education and training.
- Knowledge of Commissioning services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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