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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a key contact for patients with Colorectal and Anal malignancies and provide support for their carers and other healthcare professional
• Provide advice, support and symptom management as appropriate, liaising with other relevant health care professional
• Demonstrate knowledge of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with Colorectal and Anal malignancy

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Clinical duties

1. Ìý Ìý Attend Medical and Clinical Oncology Colorectal clinics at The Christie in order to meet patients and their carers and provide relevant information to support their treatment.Ìý

2. Ìý Ìý Provide psychological support and make referrals to relevant professionals if appropriate

3. Ìý Ìý Be fully conversant with treatment protocols and demonstrate knowledge of current evidence based management of patients with Colorectal malignancies. ÌýLiaise with Colorectal research nursing team accordingly

4. Ìý Ìý Accurately document patient care in accordance with Trust policies and standard

5. Ìý Ìý Carry out clinical duties to ensure the patient pathway runs effectively and efficiently

6. Ìý Ìý Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and other supporting documentation

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Professional/Clinical Leadership

1. Ìý Ìý Act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues

2. Ìý Ìý Evaluate service delivery, identify areas for improvement and initiate change and clinical development when appropriate

3. Ìý Ìý Keep accurate documentation of service delivery and performance using tools available on CWP

4. Ìý Ìý Receive clinical supervision and mentorship, if desired, in order to facilitate reflective practice

5. Ìý Ìý Attend and participate in the CNS forum

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Education and Development

1. Ìý Ìý Participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. ÌýMaintain a professional portfolio

2. Ìý Ìý Ensure compliance with Trust mandatory training

3. Ìý Ìý Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues. ÌýThis could include teaching colleagues, dissemination of best practice through presentations, and participation in patient education days

4. Ìý Ìý Attend relevant educational meetings in order to keep up-dated with current best practice

5. Ìý Ìý In collaboration with other colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers

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Research and audit

1. Ìý Ìý In collaboration with colleagues, undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice

2. Ìý Ìý Disseminate change in evidence based practice to colleagues at The Christie and the wider network

3. Ìý Ìý Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement, and initiate change as appropriate