Rapid Diagnostic Service Lead Nurse

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Rapid Diagnostic Service Lead Nurse at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). In this role you will be the Lead Nurse for the new Wessex Rapid Diagnostic Service and will have an instrumental role in the development and running of this service. Please note this role will be based at Southampton General Hospital initially but we hope to move to the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) Headquarters in Otterborne. This will be the physical location of the Rapid Diagnostic Service which is jointly hosted by UHS and SCAS. The post holder will be required to work a pattern which gives cover over all five working days, Monday to Friday. ABOUT THE TEAM You will be joining an exciting, new and developing service, the Wessex Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS).This is a regional service which is delivered using a virtual model, to provide a cancer fast track referral route for patients seen in Primary Care with non-specific symptoms. The RDS aims to speed up diagnosis for this typically hard to diagnose group and to improve overall patient experience. You will be part of a small team and will very much be part of shaping and developing this new service as it scales over the next four years. The service has four years of national funding to develop it and broaden its scope before becoming embedded as part of business as usual for our regional cancer pathways and services. WHAT YOU'LL DO * On a day to day basis you will be engaging directly with clinical, medical and nursing teams in the management of patents, providing specialist advice, skills leadership, collaboration and consultancy. * You will undertake autonomous working through provision of initiation of investigations, interpretation of results and optimising patients' condition in discussion with the multidisciplinary team, acting as the nursing lead for the service. * You will work closely with the RDS Team, actively contributing to the overall management and strategic direction of the service. * You will also work closely with primary care colleagues, including the Hub GP in the first instance, with plans to expand the service to incorporate emergency and 111 referrals. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You will be someone who is able to perform at an advanced level within the four broad based competencies of advanced nursing practice: - Expert clinical practice; - Leadership and collaborative practice; - Improving quality and developing practice; - Developing self and others. * You will be working towards MSc in Advanced Practice and will have skills in non-Medical Prescribing and have an accredited Examination and History Taking qualification. * You will have excellent, proven, leadership and communication skills. * You will be able to work autonomously as our nursing lead and will provide a strong clinical presence; assuring the provision of a safe, effective and evidence based nursing and medical care to patients. * You will be motivated and enthusiastic with personal drive and ability to use your own initiative to work independently. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Friday, 17 July 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready

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