Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust within the Acute Oncology & Rapid Diagnostic Team. AOS care for inpatients presenting with concerning symptoms suggestive of cancer/known cancer. RDC manage outpatients with non-specific symptoms and exclude/ make a cancer diagnosis in the first instance and then refer on to other specialties as required. This part-time role will develop the post holder towards providing expert level cancer diagnostic and treatment experience and support potential future ANP role development. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an experienced nurse, acting within their professional boundaries with work experience in an oncology capacity; they will provide care for the presenting patient, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making. They will work collaboratively with the AOS & RDC team, cancer services and primary care. About us The AOS team ensure provision of expert nurse advice, support and information to patients admitted as a result of their cancer treatment and/or suspected cancer. The RDC supports established TWR pathways by aiming to exclude a cancer diagnosis within 28 days in patients presenting with non-specific symptoms which require a more holistic diagnostic approach. The onus of the service is to confirm/exclude a cancer diagnosis as soon as practicable and ideally within 28 days. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 343-6598552-RB-SK Job locations Epsom Hospital (and St Helier Hospital) Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Acute Oncology & Rapid Diagnostics CNS role at Epsom and St Helier. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Acute Oncology & Rapid Diagnostics CNS role at Epsom and St Helier. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse BSc Healthcare Related Desirable MSc / ANP Healthcare Related Advanced Communication Skills training Level 2 Psychology Support skills Experience Essential 2 Years Oncology Experience Desirable Experience managing caseloads Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of current cancer practice Professional issues in nursing and healthcare Holistic patient assessment Clinical governance Desirable Quality Improvement Skills Essential Evidence of assessing and co-ordinating investigations for patients in primary/secondary care settings Able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals Able to recognise own boundaries of practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse BSc Healthcare Related Desirable MSc / ANP Healthcare Related Advanced Communication Skills training Level 2 Psychology Support skills Experience Essential 2 Years Oncology Experience Desirable Experience managing caseloads Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of current cancer practice Professional issues in nursing and healthcare Holistic patient assessment Clinical governance Desirable Quality Improvement Skills Essential Evidence of assessing and co-ordinating investigations for patients in primary/secondary care settings Able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals Able to recognise own boundaries of practice 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom Hospital (and St Helier Hospital) Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)