Job overview

The role of the Lead Cancer Nurse Specialist in Urology is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional practice along with leadership and management experiences.  Excellent communication skills and self-awareness are required for your own and others well-being. The post holder will be able to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously.  The post holder will be an effective core member of the Urology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, acting as an expert practitioner within the Urology team demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge in the management of patients with urological diseases and their physical and emotional care. 

With opportunities to enhance and develop your leadership and clinical experience, you'll help shape our service into the Centre of Excellence it aspires to be. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Urology.

Additional contract details: Maternity leave cover fixed term for 12 months

Main duties of the job

- Assesses patient plans and implement care, provides specialist advice; maintains associated records.

- Works as a specialist for patients with suspected or diagnosed urological cancers.

- Provides specialist education and training to other staff, patients and carers.

- Provide support to the Band 6 Urology Oncologist Nurse Specialist/PSA Tracker role and Cancer support worker

- Lead and Manage team of CNS ensuring : Appraisals are timely, rosters are completed, HR issues escalated and managed , audits and risk assessments completed and financial awareness and budget reviews completed.

- Specialist for a defined clinical area providing line management to other members of the team on lower bands.

- Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.

- Provides psychological support to patients and their families also breaking bad news of a cancer diagnosis or disease progression on a regular basis. This will include undertaking the Holistic Needs Assessments at appropriate stages in the patient’s pathway.

- Communicates with a range other staff of all disciplines, acting as a highly specialist resource including liaison with   health care providers both within and outside of the Trust regarding diagnosis and treatment advice. To include referral to other professionals e.g Oncologists, for continuation of patient care. Maintaining confidentiality at all times

Working for our organisation

The Urology Team consists of 13 Consultants, 8 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 Cancer Support Workers along with a specialist administrative team to support the patient journey and experience. Which has been enhanced by the move to a new Urology Department on Alstone Clinic. In addition, within the urology team we have nurse practitioners, surgical care practitioners and our specialised ward based in Cheltenham.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.