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- Prif leoliad
- Gyanecology
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (per annum)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (monday to friday)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 193-8158492UCGB7-FDCNS
- Cyflogwr
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
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- RBFT
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- £49,387 - £56,515 per anum
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- 04/08/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
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’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
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
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
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.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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
Manyleb y person
education and qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NMC registered nurse
- educated to degree level
Meini prawf dymunol
- evidence of postgraduate study
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- experience at band 6 or above
- experience in specialty
skills and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- excellent communication skills both written and oral
Meini prawf dymunol
- knowledge of diagnostic cancer pathways
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- carole carroll
- Teitl y swydd
- matron gynaecology
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07825680067
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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