Job summary
We are excited to advertise for a newly funded post for a Faster Diagnostic Nurse within Urology based at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
This is a new post within the already well-established team and will help us to focus and deliver towards the 28-day Cancer standards within the department.
Main duties of the job
This role will provide dedicated support to our patients during the early stages of their diagnostics for suspected cancer.
This is a key position within the multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with and not limited to - working with Consultants, Cancer Nurse Specialists, Diagnostic teams, Service Managers, Cancer Management Team, Patient Pathway Trackers. Excellent levels of communication and ability to build strong working relationships are required for this role.
The post holder will be involved in reviewing current patient pathways and will liaise with the forementioned teams, to ensure
patients pathways are met in a timely manner. The post holder will also lead with changes as part of service development to deliver patient care, as well as working to and looking into ways to improve the service we deliver.
The post holder will work autonomously and record clinical activity as relevant to the patient pathway. This will include diagnostic outcomes and telephone consultations with patients.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the job description and the main responsibilities please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the job description and the main responsibilities please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Current Registration
- Degree / Post Graduate Diploma qualification
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Management qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuous personal development to Masters level of equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- History taking and physical assessment course
- Counselling qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years recent experience dealing with Urology patients
- Experience in dealing with multidisciplinary teams including senior clinicians
- Experience of working in the inpatient and or outpatient setting
Desirable
- Participation in change management
- Experience as a senior nurse in Urology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 Current Registration
- Degree / Post Graduate Diploma qualification
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Management qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuous personal development to Masters level of equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- History taking and physical assessment course
- Counselling qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years recent experience dealing with Urology patients
- Experience in dealing with multidisciplinary teams including senior clinicians
- Experience of working in the inpatient and or outpatient setting
Desirable
- Participation in change management
- Experience as a senior nurse in Urology
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).
