Rapid Diagnostic Service Cns - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

The Associate CNS for RDS role is an exciting opportunity to be a vital member of a new team pivotal to the implementation of the Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS) pathway for patients with suspected gastro-intestinal cancer.

This opportunity is to contribute to the nursing team of this 4 year flagship programme.

Supporting the Senior RDS CNS team in strategic development of the RDS, working in collaboration with Allied Healthcare Professionals, taking in the needs of the local community.

Aiming to achieve early identification and timely diagnosis by contributing in creating a predominantly virtual, integrated pathway for Lower GI (colorectal) and Non-Specific Symptoms (NSS) The post holder will influence the positive experience of the patient and their carers by working with the multidisciplinary team across MSEFT, and develop skills to enable them to provide the key elements of the CNS role.

The position will be in the main based on the Broomfield site of the MSE with cross site working for training, development and absence cover once the IT hospital systems have integrated.

We value the Associate CNS role and are committed to training, education and support to ensure evidence based, best practice for service users

Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust are looking to employ a band 6/7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the Rapid Diagnostic Centre service.

The CNS role is pivotal to the implementation of the rapid diagnostic pathway for patients with suspected gastro-intestinal cancer.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the nursing setup in the setup of a 4 year flagship programme hosted by Basildon Hospital for Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust (MSEFT) Supporting the strategic development of the Rapid Diagnostic Centre service, working in collaboration with other Health Care Professionals, service users and other agencies, taking into consideration the primary care aspects of the NHS Cancer Strategy, the East of England Cancer Alliance and the needs of the local community.

Aiming to achieve early identification and timely diagnosis by creating an integrated pathway for Lower GI and non-specific symptoms. This alongside supporting those with a CUP diagnosis who would have been through a lengthy diagnostic pathway. This role is a new nurse led initiative

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.

Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

The Rapid diagnostic Centre covers the three acute trusts in the Mid and South Essex locality ( MID Essex Hospital Service NHS Trust, Southend University Hospital NHS FT and Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS FT, in addition to CCG's) You will generally be expected to

undertake your normal duties at the principal place of work, however, in the course of your duties you may also be required to work at any of the sites within the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust areas as well as other NHS sites as part of the delivery of the service.

To read more information about this varied and rewarding role, please refer to the job Description and Person Specification located in the supporting document section.