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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Genomics Clinical Nurse Specialist - Project lead

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting new clinical project post within Genomics and the Cancer setting.Here within the Cancer Nursing Team and the wider multi-disciplinary team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit a dynamic lead nurse to the post of: Genomics Clinical Nurse Specialist The post is 37.5 hours per week (but would accept 30 hours per week) and will work across multiple trust locations and within our local communities bring care closer to thepatients.

The role requires a registered nurse who can work autonomously within their scope of practice and of the job description and support cancer teams to deliver safe effective care to our patients. Furthermore, the appointee must be equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary group of clinicians, patients, and allied healthcare providers.

You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised, computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of theMainstreaming of Cancer Genomics Project.
  • There will be a requirement for such delivery to be completed within a defined timescale.
  • The key aim of the project is the mainstreaming of genomic services. This is the integration of genomic information and testing into routine clinical care and going beyond specialised genetic clinics. Making genomic approaches more accessible to a wider range of healthcare professionals.

This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7232103-NSPL-CS

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
  • The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting, Inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role on 01904 721822/ 07790 926757
  • If you are applying on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your current line manager

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
  • The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting, Inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role on 01904 721822/ 07790 926757
  • If you are applying on a secondment basis you must seek approval from your current line manager

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of project management, either acquired through a relevant qualification/ training or via experience of managing/supporting and completing projects.
  • A recognised teaching and assessing or mentoring course

Desirable

  • Understanding of cancer support pathways and logistics involved in their delivery
  • Facilitation skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and competency in using word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software
  • Experience of managing and delivery change effectively

Desirable

  • Previous experience of managing staff in the NHS
  • Experience of dealing with confidential information

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience
  • NMC registration (Adult level 1)

Desirable

  • Educated to a degree or MSc level
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of project management, either acquired through a relevant qualification/ training or via experience of managing/supporting and completing projects.
  • A recognised teaching and assessing or mentoring course

Desirable

  • Understanding of cancer support pathways and logistics involved in their delivery
  • Facilitation skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and competency in using word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software
  • Experience of managing and delivery change effectively

Desirable

  • Previous experience of managing staff in the NHS
  • Experience of dealing with confidential information

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience
  • NMC registration (Adult level 1)

Desirable

  • Educated to a degree or MSc level

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Cancer Nurse

Tracey Doherty

tracey.doherty2@nhs.net

01904721822

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7232103-NSPL-CS

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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