Job summary We welcome applications from qualified nurses to support the everyday practice operations and offer clinical guidance, knowledge, and skills as a Lead cancer nurse. The CDSC will assist the Primary Care Network (PCN) in delivering improvements to the services we provide our patients in relation to the following aspects of patient care. Main duties of the job Participation in national cancer screening programmes Ensuring robust and supportive referral practices are in place for patients suspected of having cancer; including use of guidelines, professional development, and safety netting of those referred. Working collaboratively to shorten timescales of diagnostic intervals. In support of collaborative working the post holder will form productive and supportive relationships with practiced staff who have the skills, knowledge and remit to contribute to this work eg GP practice non-clinical cancer champions, social prescribers and secretaries. The post holder will assist practices to evaluate their screening uptake and engage hard to reach populations to participate to reduce health inequalities. This will include working alongside practices to enhance processes to track and follow-up screening non-responders. Provide advice and support to practices on cancer audit/referral review of cancer diagnoses. To work with practices to collage the learning from case reviews to identify any trends or learning. Develop with core staff across the PCN consistent safety netting approaches/systems to monitoring patients who have been referred urgently with suspected cancer or for further investigations to exclude the possibility of cancer. See the attached job description for full details. About us Conexus Healthcare CIC is the Confederation for general practice in Wakefield, We have four areas of work. Delivery of high-quality public facing Health and Wellbeing services across the Wakefield District. Delivery of Training, Development and Consultancy support across the United Kingdom. Supporting Our Practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Providing a voice and influence for General Practice in the Health and Care System. For more information please visit our website or refer to the About Conexus information sheet. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience up to £35,000 pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0430-24-0049 Job locations Church View Health Centre Langthwaite Road South Kirkby WF9 3AP Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person spec for further details of the responsibilities of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person spec for further details of the responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to manage own caseload Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, developing relationships with clients, carers and other professionals Adaptable and self motivated using initiative and clinical judgement Ability to form a natural bond and put people at ease from all background and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Ability to handle pressurised and challenging situations with skills in risk assessment and crisis management Ability to have difficult conversations with confidence and compassion Ability to influence and persuade Compassionate, respectful and empathic with patients Aware of own abilities and know when to seek support and supervision where needed Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritise workload and work to deadlines Problem solving and interpersonal skills Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own homes and care homes with a full driving license and access to a car Desirable Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision Knowledge Essential Knowledge of clinical governance and audit Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical mental health legislation, eg Mental Health Act, Health and Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding Knowledge of the local area and patient demographics Understanding of and prepared to adhere to relevant Policies and Procedures Desirable Awareness / knowledge of issues surrounding social inclusion for mental health service users Access to relevant networks and related professional bodies Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Diploma or Degree in Nursing Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months Willingness to undertake up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare Desirable Masters Degree in a relevant subject area Other Essential Time management skills due to cross site working. Full driving license Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience Experience of working in MDT settings Experience of accurate documenting and recording keeping of clinical information Experience of using computer and IT systems with a basic level of IT literacy Desirable Experience of using SystmOne and/or similar Experience in Primary Care Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications Person Specification Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to manage own caseload Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, developing relationships with clients, carers and other professionals Adaptable and self motivated using initiative and clinical judgement Ability to form a natural bond and put people at ease from all background and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Ability to handle pressurised and challenging situations with skills in risk assessment and crisis management Ability to have difficult conversations with confidence and compassion Ability to influence and persuade Compassionate, respectful and empathic with patients Aware of own abilities and know when to seek support and supervision where needed Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritise workload and work to deadlines Problem solving and interpersonal skills Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own homes and care homes with a full driving license and access to a car Desirable Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision Knowledge Essential Knowledge of clinical governance and audit Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical mental health legislation, eg Mental Health Act, Health and Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding Knowledge of the local area and patient demographics Understanding of and prepared to adhere to relevant Policies and Procedures Desirable Awareness / knowledge of issues surrounding social inclusion for mental health service users Access to relevant networks and related professional bodies Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Diploma or Degree in Nursing Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months Willingness to undertake up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare Desirable Masters Degree in a relevant subject area Other Essential Time management skills due to cross site working. Full driving license Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience Experience of working in MDT settings Experience of accurate documenting and recording keeping of clinical information Experience of using computer and IT systems with a basic level of IT literacy Desirable Experience of using SystmOne and/or similar Experience in Primary Care Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Conexus Healthcare CIC Address Church View Health Centre Langthwaite Road South Kirkby WF9 3AP Employer's website https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)