Familial Cancer Triage Nurse

Job overview

This is an office-based role

To take overall responsibility for triaging referrals to the familial cancer team, for patients with a family history of cancer or a diagnosis of cancer who require cancer screening or genetic testing.

Offering advice and guidance to GP's oncologists, consultants, CNS'S ANPS and the wider MDT.

To assess patients individually and confirm histology, cancers and action plan in a timely manner when and where patients should be seen, or if further information is required before seeing patients.

To work from a multidisciplinary approach to care

To participate in maintaining and developing a quality service.

To participate in the provision of advice and training across functional boundaries as required updating the wider MDTS and GP'S on changes to local and national guidelines which will impact the types of referrals the familial cancer service will accept.

Ensure the delivery of agreed professional standards of care within the specialist area, following SOPS where appropriate.

To participate in research and audit within their specialist area and support the dissemination of its findings

Maintain their own professional development and required by the trust and role and that of the NMC.

Main duties of the job

Closing date of applications: 9 July 2025

Interview date: 23 July 2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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