At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
“We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.”
Developmental Clinical Nurse Specialist for Rapid Diagnostic Service
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Rapid Diagnostic Service Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (On successful completion of specified training the position will be made permanent at AFC B7) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 421-CORP-1805S Site: Harrogate District Hospital Town: Harrogate Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 PA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
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. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main 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
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 Evidence of good communications skills Knowledge of cancer quality standards and the national cancer strategy. 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 Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name: Mel Aubin Job title: Lead Nurse for Cancer Quality Improvement Email address: mel.aubin@nhs.net
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Rapid Diagnostic Service Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (On successful completion of specified training the position will be made permanent at AFC B7) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 421-CORP-1805S Site: Harrogate District Hospital Town: Harrogate Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 PA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
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. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main 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
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 Evidence of good communications skills Knowledge of cancer quality standards and the national cancer strategy. 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 Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name: Mel Aubin Job title: Lead Nurse for Cancer Quality Improvement Email address: mel.aubin@nhs.net
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