Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated, experienced Registered Nurse with relevant post registration background in complex colorectal conditions, with a keen interest in caring for patients with colorectal cancer to join our established Colorectal Nursing Team, striving to deliver a high quality service alongside the wider Colorectal Cancer MDT.
The post holder will join an existing team of Clinical Nurse Specialists alongside a Navigator, offering specialist advice to patients' and their carers' throughout their in- patient journey, alongside supporting and advising other health care professionals.
The candidate should, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be self-driven and also be able to work as part of a busy team. You will be an integral part of the Colorectal MDT and undertake a supportive role to patient pathways.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as the key worker for patientswith a colorectal cancer diagnosis and to support patients and relatives during this process.
To act as specialist resource for all professionals involved in the care of patients with colorectal cancer.
Contribute to meaningful MDT discussions.
Maintain up to date data collection to allow audit of service.
Share band 7 managerial responsibilities with other post holders.
Closing date: 15/06Interview date: 25/06
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted
02 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
320-SURG-1239
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Degree level or equivalent level of expertise within the speciality
• Advanced communication training

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching and education
• Qualification in leadership and experience of leading staff member

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Specific knowledge of the colorectal/ gastroenterology speciality
• Experience in a CNS position
• Experience of working within the acute setting
• Experience of case load management within the specialism (Colorectal/Gastro/Oncology)
• Experience of coaching and/or mentoring

Desirable

• Experience of working within a clinic
• Evidence of management / leadership skills

Skills
Essential

• Advanced communication skills

Communications
Essential

• Effective communication in the workplace training

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Degree level or equivalent level of expertise within the speciality
• Advanced communication training

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching and education
• Qualification in leadership and experience of leading staff member

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Specific knowledge of the colorectal/ gastroenterology speciality
• Experience in a CNS position
• Experience of working within the acute setting
• Experience of case load management within the specialism (Colorectal/Gastro/Oncology)
• Experience of coaching and/or mentoring

Desirable

• Experience of working within a clinic
• Evidence of management / leadership skills

Skills
Essential

• Advanced communication skills

Communications
Essential

• Effective communication in the workplace training

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