Job summary
- Main area
- Familial Cancer Triage Nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 320-TWS-2021
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/07/2025
Employer heading

Familial Cancer Triage Nurse
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
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
Clinical responsibilities for a triage nurse: Work autonomously to triage referrals with a family history or diagnosis of cancer, using current NICE, BSG, National genomic test directory guidelines. Accept referrals that meet the referral criteria. Assess, plan and prioritise referrals based on clinical needs in line with local guidelines and policies. Ensure patients are triaged in a timeline manner and appointments are arranged appropriately based on clinical needs and geographical area. If referrals are declined by triage, ensure a letter if sent to the referring clinician, patient and GP informing them as to why and sign posting them to any other relevant services and or health advice, discuss support for future contact. Record concisely, accurately, and confidentially patients details family history and or cancer diagnosis on the Familial cancer MDT database. Liaise regionally, nationally, and internationally with other health organisations to obtain information required to fully assess familial risk Dictate letters to referring clinicians' patients summarising why referral has been rejected in line with any national or local guidelines or policies. |
Closing date of applications: 9 July 2025
Interview date: 23 July 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience working with hospital systems (Cito, Lorenzo) IT skills and databases (Word, processing, spreadsheets etc)
- Evidence of working autonomously and manage own workload
- Driving licence and access to own car
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake other relevant training
- Knowledge of different cancer types and understanding of histology
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of current NMC registration
- Evidence of substantive post qualification experience
Desirable criteria
- Degree in nursing or relevant field or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in cancer
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Shows evidence of managing own workload and prioritising
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of genetics
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Potts
- Job title
- Lead Familial Cancer Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332785771
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