Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) Clinical Nurse Specialist – Gynaecology Cancer Pathway
The Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as a key worker for women referred with suspected gynaecological cancer, providing expert clinical support, coordination, and navigation throughout the 28‑Day Faster Diagnosis Standard pathway. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including gynaecology consultants, Gynaecology cancer CNS, diagnostics, radiology, pathology, booking teams to ensure timely assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and communication of outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the named key worker for patients referred on suspected gynaecological cancer pathways.
- Coordinate all investigations and appointments required to achieve diagnosis within 28 days.
- Monitor and manage pathway performance and escape potential breaches.
- Provide specialist information, emotional support and counselling to patients and carers.
- Facilitate communication between primary care, diagnostics, consultants and cancer services.
- Participate in MDT meetings and ensure timely progression of patient pathways.
- Support data collection, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
- Promote compliance with National Cancer Waiting Time Standards, including the 28‑Day FDS pathway.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
- Educated to degree level.
- Evidence of postgraduate study.
Experience
- Experience at band 6 or above.
- Experience in a specialty setting.
Skills and knowledge
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Knowledge of diagnostic cancer pathways.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
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.
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