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 The Lead Nurse Specialist for Colorectal works as a key member of the nurse-led Colorectal service’s team within Croydon Health Services. The advanced specialist / practitioner works with a high degree of independence and autonomy to provide care and treatment to patients within a specific area of expertise or to a defined caseload of patients. The nurse practitioner utilizes advanced clinical judgment and decision making to manage complex clinical situations. The Lead Nurse Specialist(LNS) will lead the Triage assessment straight to test pathway for colorectal cancer and help with the delivery of the cancer waiting time targets.

The LCNS role has been developed in response to changing healthcare provision, with the emphasis on developing expert clinical skills including advanced assessment and diagnostic skills. The LCNS supports the junior medical team and increases the skills of the nursing workforce.

 The LNSC will provide expert evidence based advice and clinical expertise within colorectal straight to test (STT) and two week wait pathway, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will be the nurse lead for the straight to test pathway, including nurse clinics for vetting of referrals, clinical assessment, determining appropriate diagnostic pathways, and if needed `breaking bad news`.

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Maternity leave - 12 months (fixed term)

Colorectal Lead CNS for straight to test 2 week wait pathway - Band 8a

30 hours pw - over 4 days

Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to join an established nurse led LGI straight to test USC  pathway? This role will also link in with other rapid diagnostic pathways. Are you passionate about ensuring the personalised care needs of cancer patients are met?

Croydon Uni Hospital requires a Senior Nurse to join our Colorectal Cancer Team. We are looking for an experienced and confident Lead CNS who will be able to contribute to the MDT and offer clinical leadership to the service. Ideally you will have advanced assessment skills, prescribing skills, and a “can do” attitude to service development. Experience colorectal cancer are required, and the ability to support patients and families, and an understanding of the diagnostic pathways in cancer care is advantageous.

The Lead CNS will provide expert, evidence based advice and clinical expertise within Colorectal and cancer services, working  co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The clinical workload primarily covers all Colorectal straight to test pathway from triage assessment to clinical reviews and onward referrals or discharging back to primary care.

We need a visible and proactive leader, working autonomously, under the supervision of the Macmillan Colorectal Nurse Consultant, and acting as a clinical resource to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.