Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join our newly designed team to deliver Nurse-led diagnostics. You will drive, lead, and showcase advanced autonomous nursing practice applying advanced assessment and diagnostic skills in the management of patients referred with a possible diagnosis of cancer. Diagnostic processes include: appointment scheduling, clinical assessment, consent, review of Imaging, non-invasive endoscopy procedures i.e. capsule sponge and relaying diagnosis.

The role will require delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic pathway for patients suspected of having cancer and the management of patients on this pathway to the point of diagnosis and the onward referral/liaison with other services (e.g. Clinical/Medical Oncology). Performing non-invasive endoscopy procedures requires development of a highly specialist skill and the use of specialist equipment. The training of junior staff in these skills is also an important part of this role.

The role will be to provide clinical leadership and to support Consultants to realise their full potential to ensure seamless delivery of patient care ensuring high quality clinical outcomes.

The post holder will act as an innovator, motivator, and role model in order to support and influence clinical pathway redesign within cancer services including quality improvement, implementation of national initiatives and service reconfiguration.

Main duties of the job
Maintain a professional behaviour at all times promoting a positive image ofthe Royal free London NHS Foundation Trust in line with World Class care.Values at all times. To demonstrate clinical expertise in cancer diagnostics and work incollaboration with the appropriate multi-disciplinary groups to meet the specificneeds of a diagnostic pathway, ensuring patients benefit from a nurse approach to their careTo independently receive and make referrals and lead on the management of a caseload for 2WW patients, treatment and diagnosis follow-up across healthcare settings.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-7374199-B
Job locations: Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, London, N12 0JE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Educated to Degree level
• MSc or on an active pathway
• Accredited Management training
• Experience of working in Urology

Desirable

• Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience at Band 7 (or equivalent) or above within specialist area.
• Expert advanced clinical practitioner delivering diagnostics autonomously
• Experience of leading nursing teams
• Must possess a proven track record and have demonstrable formal audit expertise, knowledge and skills
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of approaches to the management of patients, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• Drives a patient centred approach
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• To lead the facilitation of change
• Previous experience of clinical education at undergraduate and postgraduate leve
• Evidence of continued professional development - reviewing current practice within specialist area and application to clinical practice
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the specialist area within the current health policy
• Robust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT literate.
• Ability to network across organisations.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to make decisions and be accountable for them.
• Able to demonstrate a in - depth knowledge of health policy in relation to Upper GI and Cancer nursing practice
• Able to co -ordinate the completion of projects
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information.
• Drives a patient centred approach
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• To lead the facilitation of change
• Evidence of continued professional development - reviewing current practice within specialist area and application to clinical practice
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the specialist area within the current health policy
• Robust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Must possess a proven track record and have demonstrable formal audit expertise, knowledge and skills
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of approaches to the management of patients, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).