Job summary
- Main area
- Gyanecology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (per annum)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (monday to friday)
- Job ref
- 193-8158492UCGB7-FDCNS
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- RBFT
- Town
- reading
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per anum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
faster diagnosis clinical nurse specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
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We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
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At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
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Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
Job Summary
Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gynaecology Cancer Pathway
The Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as a key worker for women referred with suspected gynaecological cancer, providing expert clinical support, coordination, and navigation throughout the 28-Day Faster Diagnosis Standard pathway. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including gynaecology consultants, Gynaecology cancer CNS, diagnostics, radiology, pathology, booking teams to ensure timely assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and communication of outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Key Elements of the Role
- Act as the named key worker for patients referred on suspected gynaecological cancer pathways.
- Coordinate all investigations and appointments required to achieve diagnosis within 28 days.
- Monitor and manage pathway performance and escalate potential breaches.
- Provide specialist information, emotional support and counselling to patients and carers.
- Facilitate communication between primary care, diagnostics, consultants and cancer services.
- Participate in MDT meetings and ensure timely progression of patient pathways.
- Support data collection, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
- Promote compliance with National Cancer Waiting Time Standards, including the 28-Day FDS pathway
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as a key worker for women referred with suspected gynaecological cancer, providing expert clinical support, coordination, and navigation throughout the 28-Day Faster Diagnosis Standard pathway. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including gynaecology consultants, Gynaecology cancer CNS, diagnostics, radiology, pathology, booking teams to ensure timely assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and communication of outcomes.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and their families from referral through to diagnosis, ensuring a compassionate, person-centred approach that reduces anxiety and promotes informed decision-making. They will proactively track and manage patients on the suspected cancer pathway, identifying and escalating delays, coordinating investigations, and supporting compliance with national cancer waiting time standards.
Working autonomously and as an integral member of the gynaecology multidisciplinary team, the FDS Nurse will contribute to service development, pathway redesign, audit, quality improvement initiatives, and performance monitoring to improve patient experience and achieve national cancer targets. They will provide education and expert guidance to colleagues, act as an advocate for patients, and ensure high standards of clinical care, communication, and governance are maintained at all times
Person specification
education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registered nurse
- educated to degree level
Desirable criteria
- evidence of postgraduate study
Experience
Essential criteria
- experience at band 6 or above
- experience in specialty
skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- excellent communication skills both written and oral
Desirable criteria
- knowledge of diagnostic cancer pathways
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- carole carroll
- Job title
- matron gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825680067
- Additional information
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