NCA Rapid Diagnostic Centre Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced nurse manager, with awareness of cancer pathways desirable, to join our senior nursing team. You will contribute to the running and further development of this innovative diagnostic service for the communities we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to be a part of a dynamic team.

The RDC is a Suspected cancer pathway for patients with non-specific but concerning symptoms which could indicate cancer, with the aim of enabling access to rapid diagnosis, or the exclusion of cancer, within the 28 Day Faster Diagnostic Standard. The aim is for this to be delivered through all necessary diagnostic tests carried out and reported in as few visits to hospital as possible. This is a nurse-led service, with senior medical input on hand as required.

Patients will receive outstanding information, guidance and support along their pathway. The service is managed as a single service across the Northern Care Alliance, with pathways currently delivered on two sites: Oldham Community Diagnostic Centre and Salford Community Diagnostic Centre .

This role offers the opportunity to help continue to develop the RDC service that has continued to increase its capacity and demand since inception in 2019. As well as delivering hands-on patient assessment. It offers development from a managerial, strategic and clinical perspective.

Main duties of the job

The first phase of the RDC offers a GP urgent referral service for patients with non-specific symptoms which could indicate cancer, as well as redirecting patients from cohorts of site specific Two Week Wait pathways. The RDC will provide a rapid evaluation of the patient to reach a definitive diagnosis, advice to the patient on management of their condition, signposting to appropriate support services and rapid onward treatment should cancer be diagnosed.

The post holder will work cross-site across the NCA, where they will be involved in offering clinical assessment, care, and leadership within the RDC.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.