Colorectal Specialist Nurse

Job overview

MFT is a major acute teaching Trust recognized as a centre of clinical excellence and provides a wide range of health services to the areas of South Manchester, South Trafford, North East Cheshire and West Stockport. We recruit staff that are open, honest and focused on striving for excellence, having built an enviable international reputation on five unwavering principles for clinical excellence, research and development, teaching, learning and for treating patients with compassion, respect and dignity.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

An exciting  opportunity has arisen at Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) for a part time Colorectal CNS  . The post holder will be expected to provide knowledge and support to patients diagnosed with Colorectal  cancer as well as their families in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in line with local and national targets.

Working alongside the existing Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist team the post holder will act as a patient advocate and manage  a clinical caseload. Excellent communication skills will ensure the post holder will be able to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team members and deal with patients with complex issues.

Our aim is to provide an excellent standard of care using specialist knowledge from the time of diagnosis and throughout the treatment pathway .The successful applicant will be provided with an induction programme and supported throughout.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].  We’re looking forward to hearing from you!