We are looking for candidates to join an exciting time within Cancer Services at Somerset Foundation Trust. Working as part of a new service providing an integrated front door service for those patients who have suspected cancer symptoms.
As an integral part of the Faster Diagnosis Team (FDT) across Somerset, the post holder will ensure that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are informed that they have cancer or that cancer is excluded within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will work collaboratively with primary and secondary care, clinical and operational teams, to ensure patients receive a high quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Faster Diagnosis Team (FDT) as a nurse in the newly established Cancer Front Door team which is supporting suspected cancer patients at the start of the pathway. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity for 12 months.
The role will be to manage patients on a suspected cancer pathway across Somerset, ensuring that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are triaged to the appropriate investigation/outpatients and support patients being told they have cancer, or that cancer is excluded, within a maximum of 28 days from referral.
Working in conjunction with the lead clinicians for specific specialties, you will further develop and maintain the delivery of best practice in the care and management of cancers from referral or diagnosis.
The post holder will act as a referral and liaison point for the MDT and as an information resource for all those (in both primary and secondary care) who are involved in the care and management of malignancies, thus ensuring the provision of a seamless service for this group of Somerset patients.
The faster diagnosis nurse requires practice that is informed by higher levels of judgement, decision-making, and discretion. The FDN should play a significant role in setting standards/guidelines, undertaking audit and research, educating others, and disseminating good practice.
We are continually looking to review and improve pathways and the offer to patients. The post holder will be working for Somerset Foundation Trust, so will be required to work at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, and it will require onsite working as well as the possibility of remote working.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion is a priority for us. As a trust, we welcome and encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We do our best to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN, 1st Level with full NMC Registration Relevant accredited post-registration qualification at level 3 Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous personal development Desirable
Advanced communication skills training Obtained or working towards a Masters level qualification in a relevant subject Clinical examination skills Experience
Essential
Considerable relevant post-registration experience of at least 3 years in adult acute care Conscientious, committed, reliable and hardworking Desirable
Experience of the Somerset Cancer Register Experience of undertaking formal teaching/lecturing Experience or evidence of ability in triaging acute care referrals and understanding of diagnostic pathways Additional Criteria
Essential
Demonstrate an up-to-date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice as required. Experience or evidence of ability in triaging acute care referrals and understanding of diagnostic pathways Knowledge of national and local issues that affect the provision of cancer services Good organisation skills Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care and patient-focused services Initiative Ability to establish credibility rapidly with a wide range of staff Ability to communicate clearly to a range of audiences & disciplines Ability to deal sensitively with emotive issues Resilient under pressure Possessed of personal insight and awareness Good Team Player Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including service users, clinicians Evidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e patient assessment, diagnosis, and management) related to clinical scope of practice Understand and encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles. Flexible, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to manage own case/workload Good organisational skills Educational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery, and evaluation, providing work-based learning. Works under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve deadlines. Effective time-management and prioritisation skills Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others Information technology skills Willingness and ability to travel between SFT and YDH Resilient, persistent, and able to challenge decisions Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients Access to their own vehicle Desirable
Working knowledge of the latest Cancer strategy (Achieving world class cancer outcomes a strategy for England 2015 -2020) and the NHS long-term plan Jan 2019 Experience of working with cancer patients Knowledge of nurse/practitioner led initiatives & national policy Psychological level II training Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address
Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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As an integral part of the Faster Diagnosis Team (FDT) across Somerset, the post holder will ensure that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are informed that they have cancer or that cancer is excluded within a maximum of 28 days from referral. The post holder will work collaboratively with primary and secondary care, clinical and operational teams, to ensure patients receive a high quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Faster Diagnosis Team (FDT) as a nurse in the newly established Cancer Front Door team which is supporting suspected cancer patients at the start of the pathway. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity for 12 months.
The role will be to manage patients on a suspected cancer pathway across Somerset, ensuring that patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway are triaged to the appropriate investigation/outpatients and support patients being told they have cancer, or that cancer is excluded, within a maximum of 28 days from referral.
Working in conjunction with the lead clinicians for specific specialties, you will further develop and maintain the delivery of best practice in the care and management of cancers from referral or diagnosis.
The post holder will act as a referral and liaison point for the MDT and as an information resource for all those (in both primary and secondary care) who are involved in the care and management of malignancies, thus ensuring the provision of a seamless service for this group of Somerset patients.
The faster diagnosis nurse requires practice that is informed by higher levels of judgement, decision-making, and discretion. The FDN should play a significant role in setting standards/guidelines, undertaking audit and research, educating others, and disseminating good practice.
We are continually looking to review and improve pathways and the offer to patients. The post holder will be working for Somerset Foundation Trust, so will be required to work at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, and it will require onsite working as well as the possibility of remote working.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion is a priority for us. As a trust, we welcome and encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We do our best to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN, 1st Level with full NMC Registration Relevant accredited post-registration qualification at level 3 Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous personal development Desirable
Advanced communication skills training Obtained or working towards a Masters level qualification in a relevant subject Clinical examination skills Experience
Essential
Considerable relevant post-registration experience of at least 3 years in adult acute care Conscientious, committed, reliable and hardworking Desirable
Experience of the Somerset Cancer Register Experience of undertaking formal teaching/lecturing Experience or evidence of ability in triaging acute care referrals and understanding of diagnostic pathways Additional Criteria
Essential
Demonstrate an up-to-date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice as required. Experience or evidence of ability in triaging acute care referrals and understanding of diagnostic pathways Knowledge of national and local issues that affect the provision of cancer services Good organisation skills Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care and patient-focused services Initiative Ability to establish credibility rapidly with a wide range of staff Ability to communicate clearly to a range of audiences & disciplines Ability to deal sensitively with emotive issues Resilient under pressure Possessed of personal insight and awareness Good Team Player Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including service users, clinicians Evidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e patient assessment, diagnosis, and management) related to clinical scope of practice Understand and encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles. Flexible, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to manage own case/workload Good organisational skills Educational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery, and evaluation, providing work-based learning. Works under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve deadlines. Effective time-management and prioritisation skills Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others Information technology skills Willingness and ability to travel between SFT and YDH Resilient, persistent, and able to challenge decisions Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients Access to their own vehicle Desirable
Working knowledge of the latest Cancer strategy (Achieving world class cancer outcomes a strategy for England 2015 -2020) and the NHS long-term plan Jan 2019 Experience of working with cancer patients Knowledge of nurse/practitioner led initiatives & national policy Psychological level II training Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address
Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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