Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Band 8a Advanced Nurse Practitioner Diagnostics NSS & Upper GI pathway
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About the Role
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join our newly designed team to deliver Nurse-led diagnostics. You will drive, lead, and showcase advanced autonomous nursing practice applying advanced assessment and diagnostic skills in the management of patients referred with a possible diagnosis of cancer. Diagnostic processes include:
- Appointment scheduling
- Clinical assessment
- Consent
- Review of Imaging
- Non-invasive endoscopy procedures i.e. capsule sponge
- Relaying diagnosis
Responsibilities
- Deliver a comprehensive diagnostic pathway for patients suspected of having cancer and the management of patients on this pathway to the point of diagnosis and the onward referral/liaison with other services (e.g. Clinical/Medical Oncology).
- Perform non-invasive endoscopy procedures requiring the development of a highly specialist skill and the use of specialist equipment.
- Train junior staff in these skills.
- Provide clinical leadership and support Consultants to realise their full potential to ensure seamless delivery of patient care ensuring high quality clinical outcomes.
- Act as an innovator, motivator, and role model in order to support and influence clinical pathway redesign within cancer services including quality improvement, implementation of national initiatives and service reconfiguration.
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times promoting a positive image of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in line with World Class care. Values at all times.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in cancer diagnostics and work in collaboration with the appropriate multi-disciplinary groups to meet the specific needs of a diagnostic pathway, ensuring patients benefit from a nurse approach to their care.
- Independently receive and make referrals and lead on the management of a caseload for 2WW patients, treatment and diagnosis follow-up across healthcare settings.
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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
How to Apply
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Elizabeth Pickering
- Job title: Senior Operations Manager
- Email address: elizabeth.pickering6@nhs.net
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