Job Description

Are you a qualified Enhanced Care Practitioner, currently undertaking your ECP course or looking for a new exciting challenge?



We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join the advanced practice nursing team to support the colorectal surgical team with the management of patients on a faster diagnosis pathway (FDS). The role will also include supporting The Colorectal Enhanced Recovery (ERP) Pathway.



You will need to demonstrate the necessary skills to support the management of patients on an FDS Colorectal pathway.



The service is currently Monday-Friday.



Please note the following



This post is for 1x 37.5hrs permanent position



If you are a qualified ECP, you will be offered a band 7 position



If you are currently a trainee ECP, we welcome your application. If you are successful, we will offer you a band 6 position, and on completion of the course you will be upgraded to a band 7 as hospital policy.



For applicants who want to commence their career in advanced practice this post comes with funding for the PG Cert ECP Apprenticeship course. If successful you will be offered a band 6 ECP post. On completion of the course you will be upgraded to a band 7 as hospital policy.



Supporting the ACP Team with the Colorectal Fast Track Service.



Assessing patients in a telephone clinic, requesting investigations and acting on the results.



Communicating with the ACP Team Consultant Colleagues and Primary Care Colleagues



Supporting patients with the Enhanced Recovery Programme



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.



UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.



This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.



Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.



Supporting the ACP Team with the Colorectal Fast Track Service



Supporting patients as all steps of their pathway in relation to the Enhanced Recovery Programme