An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Gynaecology service. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering patient focused individualised care to people living with cancer. Are you an experienced RGN with a minimum of five years post registration experience with a high level of expertise in Gynaecology and Cancer Care? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our team.

East Cheshire NHS Trust is committed to providing high standard and equitable services for cancer patients. We are looking to expand our team with a 12-month secondment or fixed term position. The successful applicant will be working alongside our Macmillan Gynaecology CNS in supporting our patients with Gynaecology cancer as well as implementing nurse led clinical triage and ensuring patients are informed of a ruling out of cancer or cancer diagnosis by day 28 in the pathway.

This post is 22.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The Gynaecology CNS will provide clinical triage of new patients referred into the trust with suspected gynaecology cancers, from triage they will order diagnostic tests as indicated. They will support patients in consultant clinics as well as working autonomously to inform patients of normal test results. The CNS will work actively supporting the existing Gynaecology navigator to ensure a safe, high-quality pathway for patients to be diagnosed within 28 days.

About us

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk .

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/RN
• Nursing Degree
• Teaching/ mentoring qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.

Other role requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the person specification for other role requirements.

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

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