Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for triaging suspected cancer referrals within the gynae-oncology pathway. This includes coordinating and requesting investigations, arranging pre-assessment for diagnostic procedures, delivering results, and making tertiary referrals where appropriate.
The role will support and contribute to the delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard.
In addition, the post holder will provide a holistic, patient-centred service by offering evidence-based information and advice to patients on the gynae-oncology cancer pathways, supporting them and their families throughout their journey to enhance the overall patient experience.
Main duties of the job
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Triage referrals to the appropriate pathway (STT or Outpatient Appointment).
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Undertake pre-assessment to ensure patients are directed to the correct diagnostic procedure(s) based on their symptoms.
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Work as part of the gynae-oncology team to deliver a timely and high-quality service for both suspected and confirmed gynaecology cancer patients.
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Make informed decisions based on investigation results.
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Audit outcomes and provide relevant statistics to the Cancer Management Teams.
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Analyse and interpret national and local guidance relating to gynaecology cancer, and work collaboratively to develop and implement plans that ensure compliance
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff.
- Establishes a relationship of trust with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care.
- Ensures the rights of the patient are acknowledged and respected.
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in Gynae-oncology and acute general medical/surgical nursing.
- Undertakes assessment of patients on a suspected cancer pathway and Faster Diagnosis Standard.
- Manages nurse led telephone/ face-to-face/virtual clinics.
- Makes judgements involving complex facts or situations, which will require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options in order to reach the best decision with an individual patient.
- Communicates the patients health status using appropriate terminology, format and technology to the Multidisciplinary Teams as necessary.
Please refer to the attached JD file
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff.
- Establishes a relationship of trust with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care.
- Ensures the rights of the patient are acknowledged and respected.
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in Gynae-oncology and acute general medical/surgical nursing.
- Undertakes assessment of patients on a suspected cancer pathway and Faster Diagnosis Standard.
- Manages nurse led telephone/ face-to-face/virtual clinics.
- Makes judgements involving complex facts or situations, which will require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options in order to reach the best decision with an individual patient.
- Communicates the patients health status using appropriate terminology, format and technology to the Multidisciplinary Teams as necessary.
Please refer to the attached JD file
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Teaching & Mentorship course
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Health related degree/ relevant experience
- Advance communication skills
- IRMER Training
Desirable
- Recognised Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in gynaecology and oncology
- Experience of managing gynaecology cancer pathways
- Application of teaching within the work area
- Working colaboratively across professions and services
- Developing and undertaking audit
- Participation in service development implementation of change
- Requesting imaging as a NMQR
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance
- knowledge of clinical audit and research
- Knowledge of clinical issues - assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
- NHS IT systems
- Suspected cancer pathway and faster diagnosis standard
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- positive and effective team worker in the multi disciplinary team
- Autonomous practitioner
- Organisational and prioritising skills
- Ability to adapt to change within the working situation
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action
- Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action
Desirable
- Able to perform advanced clinical skills
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports
- team leadership and motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Teaching & Mentorship course
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Health related degree/ relevant experience
- Advance communication skills
- IRMER Training
Desirable
- Recognised Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in gynaecology and oncology
- Experience of managing gynaecology cancer pathways
- Application of teaching within the work area
- Working colaboratively across professions and services
- Developing and undertaking audit
- Participation in service development implementation of change
- Requesting imaging as a NMQR
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance
- knowledge of clinical audit and research
- Knowledge of clinical issues - assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
- NHS IT systems
- Suspected cancer pathway and faster diagnosis standard
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- positive and effective team worker in the multi disciplinary team
- Autonomous practitioner
- Organisational and prioritising skills
- Ability to adapt to change within the working situation
- Intermediate IT skills
- Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action
- Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action
Desirable
- Able to perform advanced clinical skills
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports
- team leadership and motivational skills
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).
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