Job summary
As a Band 6 Colorectal Straight to Test Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will be responsible in supporting the Faster Diagnosis Standard / Two-Week Wait GI Clinic in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through delivery of highquality care, including specialist nursing advice for colleagues and patients. As acentre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to well-being of patients referred in the Urgent suspected cancer pathway.
You will deliver evidenced based practice, clinical diagnostic protocols, and use highly advanced communication skills in supporting patients throughout thediagnostic pathway; using advanced clinical assessment skills to ensure relevant clinical information is available to the multi disciplinary team.
You will use specialist nursing knowledge to review and interpret all clinical investigatory results and determine next pathway stage; including discharge and referral back to GP, or referral to specialist services as required.
You will demonstrate a higher level of practice through the provision of specialist nursing knowledge and expertise in the delivery of diagnostic pathways, including all GI (Gastrointestinal) suspected cancer, if needed to cover other specialty.
You will be responsible for the timely and accurate triage of GP referral for suspected colorectal cancer, in line with national cancer referral guidelines.
Main duties of the job
* Provision of specialist, high quality, expert nursing care for patients being referred on GI Faster Diagnosis Standard/ Two week wait pathway assessed, co-ordinated or cared for within ICHT and in liaison with the multidisciplinary team and other health agencies.
* To perform an effective key role within the Lower Gastrointestinal (LGI) team to deliver an effective and seamless 2 week wait pathway for patients.
* To support the Trust in achieving compliance with Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) and Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting time targets.
* To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within ICHT and externally.
* To update own clinical and specialist knowledge, including attendance of necessary modules such as Clinical Assessment and History Taking.
* To work with senior colleagues to contribute to audit processes, and be involved in nursing research with published outcomes.
* To work with the senior LGI nursing team to help formulate an annual report/clinical audit of own CNS service and outcomes.
* To work with the senior team members to be involved in the development of the service locally and nationally.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-SCCS-1925
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential
* First level active registration
Desirable
* First level degree in related subject.
* Evidence of Masters Level learning or willing to work towards relevant Masters level studies.
* Colorectal disease (including cancer), endoscopy and/ or surgical nursing experience. Research qualification.
Experience Essential
* Evidence of teaching experience, either formally or in informal settings.
* Evidence of recent continuous personal and professional development.
* Knowledge of NHS operational and strategic issues and their impact on colorectal services.
* Understanding and knowledge of common gastroenterology and colorectal symptoms/ conditions/ disease
Desirable
* Experience of audit and research
* Evidence of sound organisation, leadership and management
Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential
* Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
Desirable
* Evidence of implementing changes within practice
* Audit and research initiatives
* Ability to present TAC outcomes at local and national level
* History taking and physical assessment skills
* Able to clearly dictate summary letters to the patients and GP
Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential
* First level active registration
Desirable
* First level degree in related subject.
* Evidence of Masters Level learning or willing to work towards relevant Masters level studies.
* Colorectal disease (including cancer), endoscopy and/ or surgical nursing experience. Research qualification.
Experience Essential
* Evidence of teaching experience, either formally or in informal settings.
* Evidence of recent continuous personal and professional development.
* Knowledge of NHS operational and strategic issues and their impact on colorectal services.
* Understanding and knowledge of common gastroenterology and colorectal symptoms/ conditions/ disease
Desirable
* Experience of audit and research
* Evidence of sound organisation, leadership and management
Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential
* Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
Desirable
* Evidence of implementing changes within practice
* Audit and research initiatives
* Ability to present TAC outcomes at local and national level
* History taking and physical assessment skills
* Able to clearly dictate summary letters to the patients and GP
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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