Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Developmental Clinical Nurse Specialist for Rapid Diagnostic Service

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Job summary

An exciting and unique development opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) Nursing Team at Harrogate District Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about the delivery of quality, patient-focused care, to join the team. Starting as a Band 6 and on successful completion of training , within a set time frame, become a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The RDS aims to enable a faster diagnosis for all patients with the highest level of care, fairness and compassion. The post holder will be supported and work with the existing RDS Nursing team to enable them on completion of formal training and competencies to rapidly triage and assess patients referred into the non-specific symptoms and suspected pancreatic cancer pathways. To plan and implement care across a variety of settings, providing highly specialist advice working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will assess, plan, implement/co-ordinate and evaluate specialist nursing care, establishing mechanisms by which each patient has a coherent and comprehensive care plan throughout their pathway. These plans will be developed in conjunction with the patient and carer according to their needs and include appropriate referrals to other disciplines.

Provide appropriate support, information, education, advice and possible investigation / treatment modalities at all stages of the pathway. Act as the patient's advocate, particularly when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning investigation / treatment options. Assist in the process of attaining informed consent. Contribute to MDT meetings and treatment/care planning decisions.

The postholder will attend RDS Clinics alongside the RDS CNS's to provide information and support to patients and their relatives/carers. Review patients following MDT meetings in agreement with the nursing team and provide a specialist resource for patients, carers and health professionals. Provide advice and support to health professionals within the Trust and Primary Care in relation to the RDS and ensure liaison with appropriate members of the MDT

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1805S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description or for an informal chat about the role please contact - Mel Aubin at mel.aubin@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description or for an informal chat about the role please contact - Mel Aubin at mel.aubin@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards to include clinical assessment skills and non-medical prescribing
  • Significant post registration experience
  • Evidence of good communications skills
  • Knowledge of cancer quality standards and the national cancer strategy.

Desirable

  • Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
  • Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
  • Experience within cancer nursing
  • Experience of audit and research
Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards to include clinical assessment skills and non-medical prescribing
  • Significant post registration experience
  • Evidence of good communications skills
  • Knowledge of cancer quality standards and the national cancer strategy.

Desirable

  • Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
  • Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
  • Experience within cancer nursing
  • Experience of audit and research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Cancer Quality Improvement

Mel Aubin

mel.aubin@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-1805S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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