Job summary An exciting and unique development opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) Nursing Team at Harrogate District Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about the delivery of quality, patient-focused care, to join the team. Starting as a Band 6 and on successful completion of training, within a set time frame, become a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. The RDS aims to enable a faster diagnosis for all patients with the highest level of care, fairness and compassion. The post holder will be supported and work with the existing RDS Nursing team to enable them on completion of formal training and competencies to rapidly triage and assess patients referred into the non-specific symptoms and suspected pancreatic cancer pathways. To plan and implement care across a variety of settings, providing highly specialist advice working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Main duties of the job The postholder will assess, plan, implement/co-ordinate and evaluate specialist nursing care, establishing mechanisms by which each patient has a coherent and comprehensive care plan throughout their pathway. These plans will be developed in conjunction with the patient and carer according to their needs and include appropriate referrals to other disciplines. Provide appropriate support, information, education, advice and possible investigation / treatment modalities at all stages of the pathway. Act as the patient's advocate, particularly when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning investigation / treatment options. Assist in the process of attaining informed consent. Contribute to MDT meetings and treatment/care planning decisions. The postholder will attend RDS Clinics alongside the RDS CNS's to provide information and support to patients and their relatives/carers. Review patients following MDT meetings in agreement with the nursing team and provide a specialist resource for patients, carers and health professionals. Provide advice and support to health professionals within the Trust and Primary Care in relation to the RDS and ensure liaison with appropriate members of the MDT About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year PA Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-CORP-1805S Job locations Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description or for an informal chat about the role please contact - Mel Aubin at mel.aubinnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description or for an informal chat about the role please contact - Mel Aubin at mel.aubinnhs.net Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards to include clinical assessment skills and non-medical prescribing Significant post registration experience Evidence of good communications skills Knowledge of cancer quality standards and the national cancer strategy. Desirable Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards Experience within cancer nursing Experience of audit and research Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards to include clinical assessment skills and non-medical prescribing Significant post registration experience Evidence of good communications skills Knowledge of cancer quality standards and the national cancer strategy. Desirable Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards Experience within cancer nursing Experience of audit and research 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)