Job summary
To provide non-medical led clinical management for patients requiring care across a number of specialities. The role will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team which comprise senior nurses (site cover), advanced clinical practitioners, doctors in training and medical consultants as well as other traditional health care roles. The trainee Rapid Diagnostic practitioner will work within a defined scope of practice and to agree clinical standards applied within a Trust wide and local setting. The role will be multifactorial and include prescribing and advanced clinical assessment of all systems, diagnostic skills and understanding of investigations. The role will improve the quality of, and access to health care provision and strengthen professional leadership
Main duties of the job
The trainee Rapid Diagnostic Practitioner will be responsible and accountable for their practice and behaviour under the guidance and supervision of the Band 7
- Understand the boundaries of the cancer care coordinator role and act in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies, procedures and acquisition of competencies
- Work under minimal supervision and fulfil service requirements
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and act in a manner that inspires confidence and is compliant with the Trust s uniform Policy
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute clinical setting Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Evidence of competence across a range of clinical assessment skills required for the post
- Experience of teaching and mentoring
- Complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform assessments, clinical judgements and decisions
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice
Desirable
- Research and development activity
- Clinical expertise in the specific role
- Experience running and managing nurse led clinics independently
- Knowledge and experience managing patients with colorectal and UGI symptoms/disease/pathways
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level registered nurse - current registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- IT literate
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
Desirable
- Masters level learning in related subject
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Management qualification
- Leadership training
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously
- Priorities clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Able to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear committed to the team approach
- Speaks confidently conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute clinical setting Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Evidence of competence across a range of clinical assessment skills required for the post
- Experience of teaching and mentoring
- Complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform assessments, clinical judgements and decisions
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice
Desirable
- Research and development activity
- Clinical expertise in the specific role
- Experience running and managing nurse led clinics independently
- Knowledge and experience managing patients with colorectal and UGI symptoms/disease/pathways
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level registered nurse - current registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- IT literate
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
Desirable
- Masters level learning in related subject
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Management qualification
- Leadership training
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously
- Priorities clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Able to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear committed to the team approach
- Speaks confidently conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
