Junior Faster Diagnosis Nurse
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton, TA1 5DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
Working as part of the Somerset Faster Diagnosis team, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring the timely and effective management of patient...
The post holder will undertake initial patient assessment and triage in line with agreed protocols and standard operating procedures and escalating concerns & complex cases to senior members of the team as appropriate. This may include telephone consultations, reviewing referrals, arranging investigations within agreed pathways, and ensuring timely progression through the diagnostic process. The post holder will provide information and support to patients and carers, acting as a key point of contact during the diagnostic pathway. They will work closely with primary and secondary care services, cancer teams, admirative staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure pathways are coordinated and patients receive a high quality experience.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
Essential: - RGN, 1st Level with full NMC Registration; - Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous personal developments
Desirable
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
- Advanced communication skills training
- Obtained or working towards a Masters level qualification in a relevant subject
- Clinical examination skills
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year post registration experience in an acute setting.
- Experience communicating with patients and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Conscientious, committed, reliable and hardworking
Desirable: - Experience or evidence of ability in triaging acute care referrals and understanding of diagnostic pathways
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to prioritise workload with support
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care and patient focussed services
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively
- Ability to establish credibility rapidly with the wide range of satff
- Ability to deal sensitively with emotive
- Resilient under pressure
- Good team player
- possessed of personal insight and awareness
- Resilient, persistent, and the able to challenge decisions
- Willingness and ability to travel between SFT and YDH
- Access to own vehicle
Desirable: - Knowledge of Faster Diagnosis Standards and Somerset cancer pathways
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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