Rapid Diagnostic Clinic Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RDC ANP) inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 13 NOV 2024

Band 8a: £61,927 to £68,676 a year Pa inclusive pro rota PERMANENT

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust rU4smCFX

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As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in our Rapid Diagnostic Clinic (RDC), you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for those referred to our service. You'll work directly with patients, coordinating their diagnostic journeys across departments to ensure timely, accurate diagnoses. This position allows you to exercise advanced clinical decision-making, bridging care between primary and secondary services, and supporting patients through each step of the process.

You'll be an essential part of the RDC team, collaborating with GPs and specialists to create a seamless diagnostic experience. You'll also contribute to the clinic's growth by engaging in research, supporting education initiatives, and maintaining national standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse to work autonomously, impact patient outcomes, and be part of an innovative healthcare setting. Join us and make a lasting difference in patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Expertise & Patient Care
: Lead patient assessments and manage a caseload through nurse-led clinics. Communicate results and guide patients in decision-making. Deliver oncological support, including breaking bad news, and assess patient needs for immediate care.
Team Collaboration & Leadership
: Participate in MDT meetings, consult with GPs, and act as a primary contact within the RDC clinic. Provide clinical support across departments, referring patients as needed and tracking diagnostic pathways.
Protocol Development & Service Improvement
: Develop clinical protocols with Consultant Leads, enhance RDC services, and lead quality improvement initiatives. Act as a liaison across teams to improve healthcare delivery and reduce patient stay lengths.
Education & Training
: Mentor and educate junior staff and healthcare professionals. Develop training materials and patient-friendly information. Engage in educational programs focused on cancer and palliative care.
Research & Development
: Conduct audits, report on service performance, and contribute to patient pathway development. Publish research and participate in conferences. Collaborate on policy development for the RDC model.

About us

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Expertise & Patient Care
: Lead patient assessments and manage a caseload through nurse-led clinics. Communicate results and guide patients in decision-making. Deliver oncological support, including breaking bad news, and assess patient needs for immediate care.
Team Collaboration & Leadership
: Participate in MDT meetings, consult with GPs, and act as a primary contact within the RDC clinic. Provide clinical support across departments, referring patients as needed and tracking diagnostic pathways.
Protocol Development & Service Improvement
: Develop clinical protocols with Consultant Leads, enhance RDC services, and lead quality improvement initiatives. Act as a liaison across teams to improve healthcare delivery and reduce patient stay lengths.
Education & Training
: Mentor and educate junior staff and healthcare professionals. Develop training materials and patient-friendly information. Engage in educational programs focused on cancer and palliative care.
Research & Development
: Conduct audits, report on service performance, and contribute to patient pathway development. Publish research and participate in conferences. Collaborate on policy development for the RDC model.

About us
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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1. Can you describe your approach to conducting patient assessments in a fast-paced clinical environment?

2. How do you ensure effective communication with patients, particularly when delivering difficult news?

3. What strategies do you use to manage your caseload and prioritise patient needs in a nurse-led clinic?

4. Could you give an example of a challenging multi-disciplinary team meeting you have participated in? What was your role, and what was the outcome?

5. How do you build rapport with GPs and specialists to ensure a seamless diagnostic experience for patients?

6. What approaches do you take to track diagnostic pathways and ensure timely referrals?

7. Can you discuss a time when you contributed to the development of a clinical protocol? What was the process and the outcome?

8. What quality improvement initiatives have you implemented in your previous roles, and how did you measure their success?

9. How do you approach patient flow management to reduce waiting times and improve service delivery?

10. In your experience, what are the most effective methods for mentoring junior staff and fostering their development?

11. How do you incorporate patient education into your practice, especially regarding complex conditions like cancer?

12. Can you describe a training program or educational initiative you have developed or contributed to?

13. What experience do you have with conducting audits and how have you used the findings to improve service delivery?

14. Can you discuss a research project you have been involved in and its impact on patient care or clinic operations?

15. How do you stay updated with the latest developments in oncology and palliative care to inform your practice?

16. What motivated you to apply for this position in the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic at Imperial College Healthcare?

17. How do you handle high-pressure situations, especially when there are competing priorities or urgent cases?

18. What do you believe is the most significant challenge facing Advanced Nurse Practitioners today in a diagnostic setting?