Clinical Nurse Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

You will practice independently as a core member of the Rapid Investigation Service Team; you will have responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode. You will work clinically to triage referrals and re-direct if a more suitable pathway is indicated. Clerk patients virtually, taking a full systems history and request a CT scan where appropriate. Discuss with the MDT in cases of uncertainty. Present patients at a virtual MDT and contact them with the outcome, making onward referrals as required. You will demonstrate a high level of competence in health assessment and clinical decision-making. You will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols extended scope of practice for requesting radiology imaging. You will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required, to develop and support patient-centred seamless care as part of delivery of this regional service. WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for someone who is experienced working as a band 6, and is capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with good clinical skills, outstanding communication skills, and excellent IT skills. You must be proficient at typing, and be able to type and talk to take down a full medical history within a 30 minute clerking appointment. We are seeking someone who is caring, motivated and enthusiastic, with demonstrable skills in MDT working. A minimum of 4 years post-registration experience is required for this role. You will need to be comfortable / confident in discussing cancer with patients in a virtual setting. We are a forward thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, GPs, hospital consultants and administrative staff. We encourage the development of our staff, and expect them to keep up to date with current practices, making every contact count. An informal discussion / visit is expected from those wishing to apply, and we look forward to receiving your application once you have gained a full understanding of the requirements of the role. RIS is a fully virtual service, covering the Wessex region (Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight), offering a cancer fast-track pathway to patients experiencing non site-specific symptoms which might be explained by an underlying diagnosis of cancer. In conjunction with the senior nursing team and GP colleagues, you will be responsible for triaging referrals, completing a full patient history via the telephone, deciding on most appropriate next steps, and coordinating care as appropriate. You will be responsible for independently presenting your patients at the virtual MDT, and making onward referrals as required. This role involves a high level of autonomous decision making. The successful candidate will be given full training to enable a rapid and seamless approach, so that all patients are cared for as effectively and efficiently as possible. You will be well supported in this role. Please note: proficient keyboard skills are essential, and will be tested at interview. Owing to service demand, and a very small team, you must be able to commit to working on both a Monday and a Friday. We are willing to consider job shares where feasible. If you are looking for 22.5 37.5 hours per week then please get in touch. This is a 6 month fixed term contract, with the option for a secondment into the role with your managers approval.

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