Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Faster Diagnostic Service (FDS) Nurse to join our gynaecology team, playing a crucial role in streamlining the diagnostic pathway for patients referred with suspected gynaecological cancers.



As an FDS Nurse, you will be an integral member of the MDT, responsible for triaging a wide range of 2-week wait cancer referrals from both primary and secondary care. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high-quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathway. You will also support the Trust in achieving compliance with Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC), Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) and Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting time targets.



The service is Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.



Triaging and coordinating 2-week wait cancer referrals , ensuring timely and appropriate diagnostic procedures.



Acting as a key point of contact for patients, providing support, information, and guidance throughout the diagnostic process.



Collaborating with consultants, specialist nurses, and diagnostic teams to enhance patient experience and streamline pathways.



Contributing to the development and improvement of the Faster Diagnostic Service, ensuring best practices and adherence to national cancer targets.



Maintaining accurate documentation and patient records in accordance with clinical governance and hospital policies.



London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.



Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

Northwick Park Hospital:

home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK

St Mark's Hospital:

an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease

Ealing Hospital:

a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice

Central Middlesex Hospital:

our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.



We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.



To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the and Person Specification.