Upper GI faster Diagnosis Specialist Nurse | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the region is seeking a motivated registered nurse for the Medical Division Cancer Team. This role involves triaging urgent cancer referrals, managing upper gastroenterology patients, and providing education. Candidates should be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with multidisciplinary teamwork capabilities. The position offers excellent support for professional development, NHS pension enrolment, and various staff benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate healthcare professionals.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Staff development opportunities

Access to onsite nurseries

Parking options

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in cancer management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Triaging suspected cancer referrals.
• Managing upper gastroenterology patients.
• Educating patients and staff.

Skills

Autonomous working

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN)

Degree level education

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Medical Division Cancer Team. You will be based at Conquest Hospital but will be required to work at any site across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Triaging urgent suspected cancer referrals for patients with upper GI symptoms to decide the appropriate pathway.
• Working within cancer targets to ensure timely first seen appointments (within 7 days).
• Telephone assessment of patients to ascertain fitness for procedures and determine if a Gastroscopy is required.
• Work closely with the PPCs to ensure benign findings are communicated to patients at the earliest opportunity.
• Inform patients by telephone or letter to advise them of benign findings.
• Ensure referrals for further diagnostics are completed.
• Refer to AHPs to support patients with symptom management.
• Education for patients and staff.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team; excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working independently and within a team.
• Clinical service delivery and caseload/pathway management for upper gastroenterology patients.
• Upper GI cancer surveillance pathways supporting urgent cancer referrals.
• Physical assessment and initial treatments onward referrals.
• Liaison with multidisciplinary team.
• The post is challenging but provides varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team.

Qualifications and requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with some experience in managing a highly specialised service to support patients with suspected Upper GI Cancer.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ideally educated to degree level and with evidence of continuing professional practice.

Working environment and benefits

• Dedicated specialist team with knowledge of the complexities of Upper GI Cancer management.
• Excellent managerial support and commitment to personal professional development.
• Values of kindness, integrity and inclusivity expected of staff.
• Staff benefits include staff development, NHS pension scheme enrolment, auto-enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service, onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Access to an internal Occupational Health department and free psychological support via the confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from £50 per year.

Additional information

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Submit your application today.

Important dates

This advert closes on Thursday 18 December 2025.