Job Summary
To provide non-medical led clinical management for patients requiring care across a number of specialities. The role will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team which comprise senior nurses (site cover), advanced clinical practitioners, doctors in training and medical consultants as well as other traditional health care roles. The trainee Rapid Diagnostic practitioner will work within a defined scope of practice and to agree clinical standards applied within a Trust wide and local setting. The role will be multifactorial and include prescribing and advanced clinical assessment of all systems, diagnostic skills and understanding of investigations. The role will improve the quality of, and access to health care provision and strengthen professional leadership
Main duties of the job
The trainee Rapid Diagnostic Practitioner will be responsible and accountable for their practice and behaviour under the guidance and supervision of the Band 7
- Understand the boundaries of the cancer care coordinator role and act in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies, procedures and acquisition of competencies
- Work under minimal supervision and fulfil service requirements
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and act in a manner that inspires confidence and is compliant with the Trust s uniform Policy
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute clinical setting Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Evidence of competence across a range of clinical assessment skills required for the post
- Experience of teaching and mentoring
- Complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform assessments, clinical judgements and decisions
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice
Desirable
- Research and development activity
- Clinical expertise in the specific role
- Experience running and managing nurse led clinics independently
- Knowledge and experience managing patients with colorectal and UGI symptoms/disease/pathways
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level registered nurse – current registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- IT literate
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
Desirable
- Masters level learning in related subject
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Management qualification
- Leadership training
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously
- Priorities clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Able to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear committed to the team approach
- Speaks confidently conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 12 August 2025
