Colorectal Cancer CNS | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6241105/430-MED1515A |
Summary
Colorectal Cancer CNS
Department: Cancer Services
Band6 £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Specialist to join our Cancer service department working within our Colorectal Cancer team following the colorectal cancer patients through their pathways of care.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience within this field who is able to function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group.
You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to investment in a cancer centre and ongoing development of a radiotherapy centre onsite. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
We firmly believe in holistic care and we have Citizen Advice Bureau drop in sessions in the unit alongside carers and patient support groups.
Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.
Interview date: 17.05.2024
• To assist the site specific Advanced Nurse practitioner of the site specific MDT in providing information and support to individuals colorectal malignancies and their families through the holistic assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of care.
• To ensure that patients with site specific cancers experience seamless and timely transitions between primary, secondary, tertiary and palliative care through effective liaison and referral to appropriate health care professionals and other agencies. Make the care your patient your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity. To also maintain a high standard of care and practice at all times.
• To be an effective core member of the site specific MDT with responsibilities reflected in the relevant NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance and National Cancer Quality Measures
• To effectively communicate with patients, and to their families, carers, other health professionals at all times whilst maintaining their right to privacy and dignity. To be a reliable source of support within the limitations of the role. To be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy. To be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your profession.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024