The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Straight To Test Lead

The closing date is 16 October 2025

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

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Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-091

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Current Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering complex change and making improvements either within their own working practices or supporting others to do so

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse, Adult or HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional
  • l Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Masters degree (or modules) or equivalent (or working towards)
  • Specialist knowledge interest in LGI Cancer Pathway

knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of project / change management

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of national strategies for productivity and efficiency in the NHS and the wider public sector
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Current Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering complex change and making improvements either within their own working practices or supporting others to do so

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse, Adult or HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional
  • l Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Masters degree (or modules) or equivalent (or working towards)
  • Specialist knowledge interest in LGI Cancer Pathway

knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of project / change management

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of national strategies for productivity and efficiency in the NHS and the wider public sector

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

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse

Michelle Fletcher

michelle.fletcher@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-091

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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