Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated Faster Diagnostic Service (FDS) Nurse to join our gynaecology team, playing a crucial role in streamlining the diagnostic pathway for patients referred with suspected gynaecological cancers.
As an FDS Nurse, you will be an integral member of the MDT, responsible for triaging a wide range of 2-week wait cancer referrals from both primary and secondary care. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high-quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway. You will also support the Trust in achieving compliance with Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC), Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) and Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting time targets.
The service is Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.
Main duties of the job
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Triaging and coordinating 2-week wait cancer referrals, ensuring timely and appropriate diagnostic procedures.
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Acting as a key point of contact for patients, providing support, information, and guidance throughout the diagnostic process.
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Collaborating with consultants, specialist nurses, and diagnostic teams to enhance patient experience and streamline pathways.
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Contributing to the development and improvement of the Faster Diagnostic Service, ensuring best practices and adherence to national cancer targets.
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Maintaining accurate documentation and patient records in accordance with clinical governance and hospital policies.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Esential
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above in speciality
- Understanding of clinical pathways and diagnostic tests
- Evidence of highly developed clinical practice including the interpretation of test results
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Working towards Masters level qualification
- Up to date IRMER qualification
- Prescribing Qualification /Practitioner Qualification
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of working as a specialist nurse
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- IT literate
- oAble to work autonomously and as part of a team
Person Specification
Esential
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above in speciality
- Understanding of clinical pathways and diagnostic tests
- Evidence of highly developed clinical practice including the interpretation of test results
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Working towards Masters level qualification
- Up to date IRMER qualification
- Prescribing Qualification /Practitioner Qualification
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of working as a specialist nurse
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- IT literate
- oAble to work autonomously and as part of a team
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
