Colorectal Triage CNS: Lead Fast-Track Diagnostics

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford is recruiting a Colorectal Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the Straight to Test pathway. You will manage telephone assessment and triage clinics for urgent referrals, applying advanced clinical judgment to determine next steps in diagnostic journeys.

Working within a Greater Manchester-wide transformation programme, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely investigations and ensure patients receive prompt

Qualifications

• RGN Level 1 or 2 degree/diploma in nursing studies with progression to PG Diploma
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Adult/General)
• Post Registration Certificate in colorectal or cancer (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead telephone assessment and triage clinics for urgent colorectal referrals.
• Assess and manage patients referred by GPs with suspected colorectal cancer.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions on suitability for endoscopic investigation and next steps.

Skills

Communication

Colorectal cancer knowledge

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

IT literacy

Flexibility

Advanced communication training

Nurse-led clinics

Service development

GM cancer services knowledge

Education

Nursing degree/Diploma

Current NMC registration

Post-registration colorectal/cancer qualification

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford is recruiting a Colorectal Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the Straight to Test pathway. You will manage telephone assessment and triage clinics for urgent referrals, applying advanced clinical judgment to determine next steps in diagnostic journeys.

Working within a Greater Manchester-wide transformation programme, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely investigations and ensure patients receive prompt