Job summary
We are looking for candidates to join an exciting time within Cancer Services at Somerset Foundation Trust. Working as part of a new service providing an integrated front door service for those patients who have suspected Urological/ Gynaecology cancer symptoms.
As an integral part of the Faster diagnosis team (FDT) across Somerset. The post holder will ensure that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are informed that they have cancer or that cancer is excluded within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will work collaboratively with primary and secondary care, clinical and operational teams, to ensure patients receive a high quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway.
Previous applicants need not apply
Please contact Jess Barton(jessica.barton@somersetft.nhs.uk Faster Diagnosis Lead Nurse or Rosie Edgerley (rosie.edgerley@somersetft.nhs.uk) Cancer Programme Manager for further details
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to work as the Faster Diagnosis Team(FDT) Leader role in the newly established Cancer Front Door team which is supporting suspected cancer patients at the start of the pathway. Working as an integral part of the FDT across Somerset. The post will ensure that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are informed that they have cancer or that cancer is excluded within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will work collaboratively with primary and secondary care, clinical and operational teams, to ensure patients receive a high quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway.
The role will be to manage the GI/urology/Gynaecology FDT across Somerset, ensuring that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are triaged to the appropriate investigation/outpatients and support patients being told they have cancer, or that cancer is excluded, within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will also undertake telephone clinic for patients who are aged >85 and/or with a Rockwood >5 to be able to provide an objective and balanced assessment of an individual's circumstances, conditions and wishes to be investigated.
Working in conjunction with the lead clinicians for specific speciality, you will further develop and maintain the delivery of best practice in the care and management of cancers from referral or diagnosis.
Please see Job description and person specification for more detail
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an integral part of the Faster diagnosis team (FDT) across Somerset. The post will ensure that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are informed that they have cancer or that cancer is excluded within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will work collaboratively with primary and secondary care, clinical and operational teams, to ensure patients receive a high quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway.
The role will be to manage the Urology/Gynaecology Faster Diagnosis Team across Somerset, ensuring that patients referred on a s suspected cancer pathway are triaged to the appropriate investigation/outpatients and support patients being told they have cancer, or that cancer is excluded, within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will also undertake telephone clinic for patients who are aged >85 and/or with a Rockwood >5 to be able to provide an objective and balanced assessment of an individuals circumstances, conditions and wishes to be investigated.
Working in conjunction with the lead clinicians for specific speciality, you will further develop and maintain the delivery of best practice in the care and management of cancers from referral or diagnosis.
The post holder will act as a referral and liaison point for the MDT and as an information resource for all those (in both primary and secondary care) who are involved in the care and management of malignancies, thus ensuring the provision of a seamless service for this group of Somerset patients.
The lead faster diagnosis nurse requires practice that is informed by higher levels of judgement, decision-making and discretion. The lead FDN should play a significant role in setting standards/ guidelines, undertaking audit and research, educating others, and disseminating good practice.
The post holder will be expected to provide positive and inspiring leadership to the team to maintain and develop a culture and environment that allows the team to deliver the best possible standards of clinical care, experience and employee engagement.
We are continually looking to review and improve pathways and the offer to patients. The post holder will be working for Somerset Foundation Trust, so will be required to work at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, and it will require onsite working (weekly) as well as remote working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an integral part of the Faster diagnosis team (FDT) across Somerset. The post will ensure that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are informed that they have cancer or that cancer is excluded within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will work collaboratively with primary and secondary care, clinical and operational teams, to ensure patients receive a high quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway.
The role will be to manage the Urology/Gynaecology Faster Diagnosis Team across Somerset, ensuring that patients referred on a s suspected cancer pathway are triaged to the appropriate investigation/outpatients and support patients being told they have cancer, or that cancer is excluded, within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will also undertake telephone clinic for patients who are aged >85 and/or with a Rockwood >5 to be able to provide an objective and balanced assessment of an individuals circumstances, conditions and wishes to be investigated.
Working in conjunction with the lead clinicians for specific speciality, you will further develop and maintain the delivery of best practice in the care and management of cancers from referral or diagnosis.
The post holder will act as a referral and liaison point for the MDT and as an information resource for all those (in both primary and secondary care) who are involved in the care and management of malignancies, thus ensuring the provision of a seamless service for this group of Somerset patients.
The lead faster diagnosis nurse requires practice that is informed by higher levels of judgement, decision-making and discretion. The lead FDN should play a significant role in setting standards/ guidelines, undertaking audit and research, educating others, and disseminating good practice.
The post holder will be expected to provide positive and inspiring leadership to the team to maintain and develop a culture and environment that allows the team to deliver the best possible standards of clinical care, experience and employee engagement.
We are continually looking to review and improve pathways and the offer to patients. The post holder will be working for Somerset Foundation Trust, so will be required to work at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, and it will require onsite working (weekly) as well as remote working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards a Masters level qualification in a relevant subject
- Clinical examination skills / Independent nurse prescribing qualification
- Leadership/Management Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinic practice as required.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the latest Cancer strategy (Achieving world class cancer outcomes; a strategy for England 2015 -2020) and the NHS long term plan Jan 2019
Experience
Essential
- Considerable relevant post registration experience
- Strong leadership abilities
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards a Masters level qualification in a relevant subject
- Clinical examination skills / Independent nurse prescribing qualification
- Leadership/Management Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinic practice as required.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the latest Cancer strategy (Achieving world class cancer outcomes; a strategy for England 2015 -2020) and the NHS long term plan Jan 2019
Experience
Essential
- Considerable relevant post registration experience
- Strong leadership abilities
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
