Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for triaging suspected cancer referrals within the gynae‑oncology pathway. This includes coordinating and requesting investigations, arranging pre‑assessment for diagnostic procedures, delivering results, and making tertiary referrals where appropriate.
The role will support and contribute to the delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard.
In addition, the post holder will provide a holistic, patient‑centred service by offering evidence‑based information and advice to patients on the gynae‑oncology cancer pathways, supporting them and their families throughout their journey to enhance the overall patient experience.
Main duties of the job
1. Triage referrals to the appropriate pathway (STT or Outpatient Appointment).
2. Undertake pre‑assessment to ensure patients are directed to the correct diagnostic procedure(s) based on their symptoms.
3. Work as part of the gynae‑oncology team to deliver a timely and high‑quality service for both suspected and confirmed gynaecology cancer patients.
4. Make informed decisions based on investigation results.
5. Audit outcomes and provide relevant statistics to the Cancer Management Teams.
6. Analyse and interpret national and local guidance relating to gynaecology cancer, and work collaboratively to develop and implement plans that ensure compliance
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
7. Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts – with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff.
8. Establishes a relationship of trust with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care.
9. Ensures the rights of the patient are acknowledged and respected.
10. Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in Gynae-oncology and acute general medical/surgical nursing.
11. Undertakes assessment of patients on a suspected cancer pathway and Faster Diagnosis Standard.
12. Manages nurse led telephone/ face-to-face/virtual clinics.
13. Makes judgements involving complex facts or situations, which will require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options in order to reach the best decision with an individual patient.
14. Communicates the patients’ health status using appropriate terminology, format and technology to the Multidisciplinary Teams as necessary.
Please refer to the attached JD file
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
15. Registered nurse
16. Teaching & Mentorship course
17. Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
18. Health related degree/ relevant experience
19. Advance communication skills
20. IRMER Training
Desirable criteria
21. Recognised Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
22. Clinical experience in gynaecology and oncology
23. Experience of managing gynaecology cancer pathways
24. Application of teaching within the work area
25. Working colaboratively across professions and services
26. Developing and undertaking audit
27. Participation in service development implementation of change
28. Requesting imaging as a NMQR
Desirable criteria
29. Experience of clinical leadership
Knowledge
Essential criteria
30. Professional issues and policy relating to specialist area
31. Knowledge and application of clinical governance
32. knowledge of clinical audit and research
33. Knowledge of clinical issues - assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
34. NHS IT systems
35. Suspected cancer pathway and faster diagnosis standard
Skills
Essential criteria
36. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
37. positive and effective team worker in the multi disciplinary team
38. Autonomous practitioner
39. Organisational and prioritising skills
40. Ability to adapt to change within the working situation
41. Intermediate IT skills
42. Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action
43. Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action
Desirable criteria
44. Able to perform advanced clinical skills
45. Able to analyse data and provide written reports
46. team leadership and motivational skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.