About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Colorectal Specialist Nurse to join the colorectal nursing team within DHUGS Collaborative. South Tees NHS Foundation Trust are committed to learning and education. We have a dedicated team through our academic centre (STRIVE) for your Continuous Professional Development.
The Colorectal Nursing team is an integral provision within the Digestive Health, Urology and General Surgery Services Collaborative and provide support to patients and their families who have a colorectal cancer diagnosis.
The speciality is focused on high quality patient's centred care, ensuring that the patient is supported continuously through diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
The team within this service work efficiently and effectively to support patients and their families through their colorectal cancer journey.
The colorectal nursing team is part of the wider cancer nursing service alongside working with other services both within the organisation and externally.
The strategic goals of the team are centred on a positive patient journey and experience which is pivotal in minimising risk and reducing harm. The colorectal nursing team are high performing and deliver organisational requirements of a well led service.
Main duties of the job
The strategic goals are centred on a positive patient journey and experience which is pivotal in minimising risk and reducing harm. The colorectal nursing team are high performing and deliver organisational requirements of a well led service.
We are looking for talented, motivated professional senior nurse. Who has colorectal experience and can demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills within this clinical setting.
In this role you will be pivotal in leading the team in the delivery of enhanced holistic services and standards of care to our patients aligned to the South Tees Accreditation for Quality of Care (STAQC) principles.
As an integral part of the managerial team you will be expected to demonstrate exceptionally diverse communication skills. Have an aptitude for people management and the profession.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualificaion & Training Essential
NMC Level 1 registration Specialist qualification in cancer care/stoma care or willingness to undertake Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Advanced communication skills course or willingness to undertake Clinical skills qualification or willingness to undertake Registered nurse with associated degree Willingness to study at advanced level/masters Leadership and management qualification
Desirable
Quality Improvement training Prescribing Counselling course or certificate
Experience Essential
Substantial experience which should be at senior grade within a colorectal or cancer setting Significant post registration experience Experience in managing change Current teaching experience Experience of implementing protocols and guidelines Understanding and experience of service improvement Experience of working within a busy clinical environment and within multidisciplinary teams. Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of further study within field of expertise or a willingness to undertake further training where appropriate Experience in supporting and managing for those with cancer
Desirable
Experience of working in the Colorectal specialty or related specialties Experience of developing protocols and guidelines Experience of working towards Quality Measure Leadership and management experience
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Expert level of knowledge of colorectal cancer management and care of those undergoing major colorectal resection, including stoma care Knowledge of strategic issues which influence area of practice at a local, regional, and national level Knowledge of audit and research processes and its application Knowledge of the Clinical Governance agenda and NHS Plan Knowledge about the development of the specialist nurse role in a modern NHS Understanding of the need for strong commitment to high standards of patient care and the active involvement of users in the development of the service Ability to work in a complex environment across the whole Colorectal speciality Advanced interpersonal/communication skills including self-awareness Analytical skills Complex problem solving and assessment skills IT literacy particularly skills on Microsoft office and electronic patient records Ability to lead and develop staff/service as part of a team to optimise resources Ability to design and deliver education, training, and development Ability to manage self effectively Leadership and influencing skills Ability to work as team player and independently to maximise service delivery Professional Credibility Assertiveness skills Effective communication skills Evidence of analytical reasoning and effective decision-making skills Ability to form and maintain successful working relationships with internal and external parties
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.
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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)