Job summary To provide a co-ordinated service at secondary care level for individual patients, their families and medical professionals in relation to potential genetic pre-disposition to cancer. Primarily this involves breast, ovarian, colorectal, endometrial and some additional associated cancers. The familial cancer specialist is a highly specialised autonomous professional providing advanced, theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in order to provide a high standard of effective, safe, timely evidence-based care for patients. This may start with initial assessment of a family history, through to appropriate genetics testing, screening and risk reducing surgery. Patients, and their families, often require both practical and emotional and psychological support along this journey. The Familial Cancer Team consists currently of 1 Familial Cancer Lead and 4 Familial Cancer Specialist., and 3 part time sectaries. Who have varied backgrounds and diverse experiences from working in the health care sector. We are highly specialised autonomous professionals providing advanced, theoretical and practical knowledge in order to provide a high standard of effective, safe, timely evidence-based care for patients. Patient care is at the forefront of everything we do. We are a highly motivated and adaptable team and like to push boundaries and continually striving to improve the service we provide for our patients and families. Main duties of the job To elicit patients concerns and expectations and accurately document a detailed family history Confirm diagnoses and interpret medical, family and psychological history Communicate complex genetic information to patients and their relatives and identify and respond to possible areas of conflict and any sensitive issues that may arise Identify and manage conflict within families created by sensitive genetic information and manage confidentiality issues relating to sharing of medical information Identify and respond to changes in the family and communicate and apply any new Scientific information that may be relevant Interpret and communicate implications of normal and abnormal genetic test results to patients, family and associated health professionals, which may cause high levels of distress and be psychologically damaging Manage patient expectations and skilfully explain the rational and the evidence for Decision making in relation to patients concerns. Use skills to communicate sensitively in the presence of language, cultural and/or medical issues, or when dealing with cases where there is antagonism or a highly sensitive atmosphere. Closing date of applications: 04 June 2025 Interview date: 18 June 2025 About us 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, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-TWS-1993 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Rd Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential NMC registered Degree or able to show working at this level or experience Desirable Degree or Masters in a relevant field (nursing, breast, oncology, psychology & counselling genetics) Experience & Knowledge Essential Substantial post qualification experience. Experience in breast, bowel, ovarian cancer or related field & Evidence of CPD. Evidence of leading and implementing change Desirable Knowledge of genetics Willingness to undertake other relevant training Skills and Ability Essential Evidence of using different IT programs (Word processing, spreadsheets etc) and hospital systems e.g. cito, Lorenzo Evidence of being able to work autonomously and manage own workload of patients Evidence of managing complex/ difficult family dynamics and patient advocacy skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work without direct supervision, accessing supervision when necessary. Must have a driving licence and access to a car Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements Essential NMC registered Degree or able to show working at this level or experience Desirable Degree or Masters in a relevant field (nursing, breast, oncology, psychology & counselling genetics) Experience & Knowledge Essential Substantial post qualification experience. Experience in breast, bowel, ovarian cancer or related field & Evidence of CPD. Evidence of leading and implementing change Desirable Knowledge of genetics Willingness to undertake other relevant training Skills and Ability Essential Evidence of using different IT programs (Word processing, spreadsheets etc) and hospital systems e.g. cito, Lorenzo Evidence of being able to work autonomously and manage own workload of patients Evidence of managing complex/ difficult family dynamics and patient advocacy skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work without direct supervision, accessing supervision when necessary. Must have a driving licence and access to a car 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Rd Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Rd Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Rd, DE22 3NE Derby, United Kingdom