Gynaecology Straight To Test Clinical Nurse Specialist | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Cwmni: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7691888/418-NUR1888-CW |
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The post holder will be responsible for triaging suspected cancer referrals within the gynae‑oncology pathway. This includes coordinating and requesting investigations, arranging pre‑assessment for diagnostic procedures, delivering results, and making tertiary referrals where appropriate.
The role will support and contribute to the delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard.
In addition, the post holder will provide a holistic, patient‑centred service by offering evidence‑based information and advice to patients on the gynae‑oncology cancer pathways, supporting them and their families throughout their journey to enhance the overall patient experience.
• Triage referralsto the appropriate pathway (STT or Outpatient Appointment).
• Undertake pre‑assessmentto ensure patients are directed to the correct diagnostic procedure(s) based on their symptoms.
• Work as part of the gynae‑oncology teamto deliver a timely and high‑quality service for both suspected and confirmed gynaecology cancer patients.
• Make informed decisionsbased on investigation results.
• Audit outcomesand provide relevant statistics to the Cancer Management Teams.
• Analyse and interpret national and local guidancerelating to gynaecology cancer, and work collaboratively to develop and implement plans that ensure compliance
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
• Demonstrates advanced communication skills in all contexts – with patients, their families and carers, senior medical and nursing staff.
• Establishes a relationship of trust with patients, their families and carers as partners in their care.
• Ensures the rights of the patient are acknowledged and respected.
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and expertise in Gynae-oncology and acute general medical/surgical nursing.
• Undertakes assessment of patients on a suspected cancer pathway and Faster Diagnosis Standard.
• Manages nurse led telephone/ face-to-face/virtual clinics.
• Makes judgements involving complex facts or situations, which will require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options in order to reach the best decision with an individual patient.
• Communicates the patients’ health status using appropriate terminology, format and technology to the Multidisciplinary Teams as necessary.
Please refer to the attached JD file
This advert closes on Friday 23 Jan 2026