Clinical Nurse Specialist - Straight To Test Lead

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rotherham Foundation Trust funded by the SYB Cancer Alliance for 12 months, for a Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 to lead work across the SYB system to explore, develop, test and deliver a virtual lower GI Straight To Test Triage model which enhances patient experience and improves pathway timeliness.As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will act as an advocate for patient care, with an emphasis on optimising existing resources and expertise across LGI acute provider teams, promoting workforce productivity and the achievement of cancer wait times targets.This fast paced and varied role requires an individual who is a practitioner within the speciality field and has the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and the multi professional teams in both hospital and community and across SYB Cancer Alliance to develop a quality STT Triage service.The post holder will demonstrate a methodical approach to project development, patient assessment and will work alongside the wider team to support patients delivering a high quality service and ensure the service is accessible and available to give advice and clinical expertise to both patients and other health care professionals.This unique opportunity requires you to be committed, organised and an excellent communicator both verbal and written. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

The CNS-STT Lead will play a lead role in working across the SYB system to explore, develop, test and deliver a virtual Lower GI STT Triage model which enhances patient experience and improves pathway timeliness. There will be an emphasis on optimising existing resources and expertise across LGI acute provider teams, promoting workforce productivity and the achievement of Cancer Wait Times targets The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse working at band6/7 with a keen interest in the LGI Cancer Pathway. You will work closely with the wider team and must be able to forge good working relations. Be able to provide essential data/audit collection to the Cancer Alliance and be able to present this information to others through various platforms both locally and across the SYB Cancer Alliance Act as an advocate for patient care, be able to liaise with multiple professionals across both TRFT and other partners.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

---

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

---