An exciting opportunity has become available through Cancer Alliance funding to support prostate pathway performance improvement. This funding is for a 12‑month period and the role has an urgency that encourages candidates who can start promptly to apply.
Role Summary
The Prostate Pathway Specialist role has been developed in response to evolving models of healthcare delivery, with a strong focus on advanced clinical expertise.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert, evidence‑based advice and specialist clinical input within the prostate pathway, working collaboratively with colleagues to support patients and their families.
* Contribute to the nurse‑led service for patients referred with suspected prostate cancer, including triaging referrals and arranging appropriate investigations as part of the diagnostic pathway across both Bedfordshire Hospital sites.
* Support patients as they transition into medical or clinical oncology care at the appropriate stage, ensuring smooth handover of keyworker responsibilities.
* Offer specialist nursing advice and help facilitate the safe repatriation of cancer patients back into community services where appropriate.
Employment Details
The role will be based at Bedford Hospital with expectations of cross‑site working across Bedfordshire Hospitals. Due to the urgency of the work, we strongly encourage candidates who are able to start promptly to apply. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Trust Overview
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity, and Paediatrics. The Trust is committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available and offers a high quality training and development programme.
Recruitment Information
We recruit based on qualifications and experience, and also on behaviours that underpin our core values. Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post.
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Jenny Arnold, Job title: Advanced Nurse Prostate, Email address: Jennifer.Arnold2@bedsft.nhs.uk
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