About this role
Job summary
The Specialist Gynaecology Nurse will support the delivery and development of the Gynaecology Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) and Faster Diagnosis pathway, ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated and high-quality care from referral through diagnosis and onward management.
The post holder will undertake specialist telephone triage and assessment, using clinical expertise and national guidance to direct patients to the most appropriate diagnostic pathway and support the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard.
The role will include nurse-led outpatient hysteroscopy clinics for diagnostic assessment and treatment, including pipelle biopsy, patient assessment and e-consenting. The post holder will provide clear advice on investigations, medications, results and follow-up, while supporting patients sensitively throughout the diagnostic process.
Working with Gynaecology Oncology, Cancer Services, MDT coordinators and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Specialist Nurse will support effective pathway coordination, clinical decision-making and service improvement, helping reduce delays and improve patient outcomes.
The post may be offered as a developmental role, depending on experience and skills, including completion of the Bradford Nurse Hysteroscopy Course and associated competencies.
Main duties of the job
Undertake specialist telephone triage and assessment of patients referred through the Gynaecology Oncology USC pathway. Ensure patients are appropriately triaged and directed to the correct diagnostic pathway in line with national guidance and local protocols. Support the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard by identifying and addressing delays. Provide expert nursing assessment, advice and emotional support to patients with suspected gynaecological cancer. Discuss investigations and possible cancer sensitively, providing clear information and addressing concerns. Run nurse-led outpatient hysteroscopy clinics, including pipelle biopsy and e-consenting, in line with BSGE guidance and scope of practice. Provide advice on medications, procedures, results and follow-up. Work collaboratively with Gynaecology Oncology, Cancer Services, MDT coordinators and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and minimise delays. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using specialist knowledge and clinical judgement. Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service development and pathway redesign. Promote clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, patient safety and compassionate, person-centred care. Support early diagnosis, timely investigation, improved patient experience and outcomes for patients with suspected gynaecological cancer.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education Essential
First level degree or equivalent in the undergraduate base profession NMC or HCPC registration Evidence of continuing professional development. (including further level 7 modules that support practice.)
Desirable
Masters in Advance Practice or equivent which maps across 4 pillars. Qualified as a non- medical prescriber Post graduate management and / or leadership training Post graduate Hysteroscopy course
Knowledge Essential
Has a knowledge of Gynaecology cancers Understanding of faster diagnosis and 28 day cancer target, History taking and triage skills Understanding of post Menopausal bleeding pathways
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.
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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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)