Triage assessment Clinical Nurse Specialists - Band 7
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our friendly and supportive Macmillan Cancer Nursing and Support Team to provide high quality care for patients referred to our USC colorectal pathway. The post holder will work with the Macmillan Colorectal Nurse Consultant, Triage Clinical nurse specialists, Cancer Nurse Specialists, Colorectal surgeons and Gastroenterologists, and multiprofessional team to provide a straight to test USC pathway.
You will need to have excellent nursing assessment and communication skills as the post holder is required to undertake telephone assessments with patients. You will need to be confident in following clinical protocols and making autonomous decisions. The post holder will also be expected to independently review results and manage the patient's onward referral as appropriate. Our Macmillan Nursing and Support Team have a strong track record of providing and supporting professional development. The post holder will be supported to contribute to the leadership, education, and development of nursing and clinical teams across the Trust.
We can offer:
* A well-established cancer specialist nurse team, providing high quality clinical care.
A friendly and supportive working environment, where professional development is seen as a priority.
Please see the JD and person specification for an outline of the role.
Interviews: 24th April 2026
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for developing and delivering the patient USC pathway including specialist nursing advice for colleagues and patients.To deliver evidence based, clinical diagnostic protocols, including "straight to test".To use highly advanced communication skills in supporting patients throughout the diagnostic pathway; using advanced clinical assessment skills to ensure all relevant clinical information is available to the multi-disciplinary team.To 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.To demonstrate a higher level of practice through the provision of specialist nursing knowledge and expertise in the delivery of diagnostic pathways, including LGI suspected cancer.
To be self-directing and work autonomously, identifying and maintaining supportive networks; but escalating as appropriate for supervision of complex caseloads.
To have responsibility for management for junior nurse colleagues working within the TAS, adhering to Trust HR processes and staff development; and allocation of duties within the nursing team.
To support the Trust in achieving compliance with Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) and Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting time targets.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN
Qualifications
* oFirst level degree in related subject.
Qualifications
* Evidence of Masters level learning or willing to work towards relevant Masters level studies.
* Colorectal disease (including cancer), GI surgical nursing experience plus endoscopy.
* Advanced Communication Skills training certificate.
* Level 2 psychological skills training or working towards.
* Recognised teaching qualification or working towards
* Knowledge of NHS operational and strategic issues and their impact on Colorectal services
* Understanding and knowledge of common gastroenterology and colorectal symptoms/ conditions/ disease processes.
* Knowledge and understanding of colorectal cancer symptoms and colorectal diseases / pathology
* Knowledge and understanding of primary care referral processes
* Knowledge and understanding of colorectal cancer pathways including 2ww and 18ww routes
* oKnowledge of NHS operational and strategic issues and their impact on Colorectal services. oUnderstanding and knowledge of common gastroenterology anSound knowledge and understanding of diagnostic pathways for suspected Colorectal Cancer including Endoscopy procedures and bowel preparation procedures
* Knowledge of MDT working
* Knowledge of treatment modalities for GI Cancers
Skills & Abilities
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to assess patients over the telephone using advanced listening skills.
* Ability to work independently and within a GI Nursing team
* History taking and physical assessment skills.
* Advanced clinical decision making skills involving the patient's informed choices
* Audit and research initiatives
Experience
* Substantial experience at Band 6
* Relevant post registration experience in cancer/ surgical/ endoscopy nursing.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr