GI Cancer CNS: FDS Pathway Specialist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the GI CNS Team as a Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) CNS. The role requires autonomous nursing practice within upper and lower GI cancer care, delivering high-quality, patient-centred pathways.

The post focuses on timely assessment, safety-netting and guiding patients and families through the diagnostic pathway, coordinating investigations and ensuring patients receive a diagnosis within the national

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing.
• Postgraduate Oncology qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and leadership for patients on the suspected cancer pathway (UGI/LGI).
• Coordinate investigations to diagnose or rule out GI cancer.
• Support 28-day and 62-day standards and navigate referrals to other specialties.
• Collaborate with MDTs across cancer services, endoscopy, radiology and medical teams.

Skills

GI cancer care

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree

NMC Registration

Postgraduate Oncology qualification

Tools

Endoscopy knowledge

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the GI CNS Team as a Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) CNS. The role requires autonomous nursing practice within upper and lower GI cancer care, delivering high-quality, patient-centred pathways.

The post focuses on timely assessment, safety-netting and guiding patients and families through the diagnostic pathway, coordinating investigations and ensuring patients receive a diagnosis within the national