Cancer ANP - Colorectal

Nurse Patient Relationship Demonstrate advanced communication skills in all contexts with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff. Works with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care. Management Of Patient Health / Illness Status Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in colorectal nursing. Undertakes assessment and treatment of patients with suspected cancer.To assess patients suitability for investigation/procedures via nurse led triage.To review past medical history, blood results and x-ray/scan results.To review histology and scan reports for patients and advise on further management. Education Identify the ongoing training and educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to the prevention, treatment and management of cancer. To provide guidance and advice to promote health, reduce risk factions and prevent disease disability Professional Role To work with the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner to analyse and interpret national recommendations, i.e., NSF/NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective. To work with the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner to review public health data / information in evaluating patients needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions / programme of care. Operational Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning and development of the Cancer service and understanding of cancer targets and tracking the patients pathway. Assist the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner in business and management strategies for the provision of quality care in colorectal/non-specific symptoms cancer and the efficient use of resources. Personal Development To maintain own personal and professional growth through participating in annual review, with their appraiser identifying their development needs and implementing a personal development plan. Demonstrate evidence-based care. Please refer to the attached job description for further information Job description Job responsibilities Nurse Patient Relationship Demonstrate advanced communication skills in all contexts with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff. Works with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care. Management Of Patient Health / Illness Status Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in colorectal nursing. Undertakes assessment and treatment of patients with suspected cancer.To assess patients suitability for investigation/procedures via nurse led triage.To review past medical history, blood results and x-ray/scan results.To review histology and scan reports for patients and advise on further management. Education Identify the ongoing training and educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to the prevention, treatment and management of cancer. To provide guidance and advice to promote health, reduce risk factions and prevent disease disability Professional Role To work with the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner to analyse and interpret national recommendations, i.e., NSF/NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective. To work with the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner to review public health data / information in evaluating patients needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions / programme of care. Operational Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning and development of the Cancer service and understanding of cancer targets and tracking the patients pathway. Assist the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner in business and management strategies for the provision of quality care in colorectal/non-specific symptoms cancer and the efficient use of resources. Personal Development To maintain own personal and professional growth through participating in annual review, with their appraiser identifying their development needs and implementing a personal development plan. Demonstrate evidence-based care. Please refer to the attached job description for further information