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Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M20 4BX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9413-25-0484 |
Summary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a key contact for patients with Colorectal and Anal malignancies and provide support for their carers and other healthcare professionalsProvide advice, support and symptom management as appropriate, liaising with other relevant health care professionalsDemonstrate knowledge of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with Colorectal and Anal malignancy Clinical duties 1. Attend Medical and Clinical Oncology Colorectal clinics at The Christie in order to meet patients and their carers and provide relevant information to support their treatment.2. Provide psychological support and make referrals to relevant professionals if appropriate3. Be fully conversant with treatment protocols and demonstrate knowledge of current evidence based management of patients with Colorectal malignancies. Liaise with Colorectal research nursing team accordingly4. Accurately document patient care in accordance with Trust policies and standard5. Carry out clinical duties to ensure the patient pathway runs effectively and efficiently6. Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and other supporting documentation Professional/Clinical Leadership 1. Act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues2. Evaluate service delivery, identify areas for improvement and initiate change and clinical development when appropriate3. Keep accurate documentation of service delivery and performance using tools available on CWP4. Receive clinical supervision and mentorship, if desired, in order to facilitate reflective practice5. Attend and participate in the CNS forum Education and Development 1. Participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Maintain a professional portfolio2. Ensure compliance with Trust mandatory training3. Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues. This could include teaching colleagues, dissemination of best practice through presentations, and participation in patient education days4. Attend relevant educational meetings in order to keep up-dated with current best practice5. In collaboration with other colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers Research and audit 1. In collaboration with colleagues, undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice2. Disseminate change in evidence based practice to colleagues at The Christie and the wider network3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement, and initiate change as appropriate