Job Description

Provide clinical support, expert care and clinical leadership to support patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer at ASPH receiving SACT.



To provide expert, comprehensive knowledge and specialist advice, information and psychological support to patients with a diagnosis of a colorectal cancer receiving treatment.



Positively impact the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care as appropriate across the trust.



Deliver specialist oncology nurse led clinics assessing fitness for treatment, delivering pre chemotherapy education. Able to support PSFU surveillance.



To promote high standards of specialist care for patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, ensuring a quality experience.



To provide specialist support and care to patients admitted with complications of their cancer treatment.



To work autonomously to support patients with colorectal cancer facilitating necessary investigations and providing clinical engagement and support for patients receiving SACT.



Deliver HNA and treatment summary clinics for all patients.



To be a resource both within the trust and the community for clinical advice and information.



With the Lead Cancer Nurse contribute to clinical governance within the trust for cancer patients.



To deliver care in line with National and Alliance guidance and requirements



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team



Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patients' complex health needs.



Initiate and promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication between all members of the MDT to improve the management and outcomes of patients within the specialist area



Discuss investigations and treatment for cancer with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.



Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice



To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patients' complex health needs



Please see JD for full details