Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Join us in leading the way at Cheltenham General Hospital Urology Department, now located in a state-of-the-art facility featuring 10 clinic rooms. Here, collaboration is key, with Consultants, Administration and the Managerial team all working side by side.
We're looking for a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients through their initial assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment and follow up for bladder renal, penile and testicular cancers. Are you enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and ready to make a real difference? We have an established team of clinical nurse specialists who are motivated to support patients with their pathways.
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.
Main duties of the job
Supporting patients with confirmed Bladder, Renal and Testicular Cancers
Acts as a source of support and information for patients with confirmed cancer
Refer for testing where appropriate as part of surveillance protocols
Refer for Senior review where straight to test is not appropriate or there is a change in their condition
Share test results with patients and explain the next steps of investigation or treatment
Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.
Communicates with a range of 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.
About us We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
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.
The Urology Team is made 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.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the vacancy.
Person Specification Essential and Desirable
Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical experience
Advanced Communications skills course
Evidence of managing cancer patients' complex needs
Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice
Specialist clinical skills and experience within either Urology or Oncology
Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence clinical practice, management, education and research
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.
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We're looking for a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients through their initial assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment and follow up for bladder renal, penile and testicular cancers. Are you enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and ready to make a real difference? We have an established team of clinical nurse specialists who are motivated to support patients with their pathways.
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.
Main duties of the job
Supporting patients with confirmed Bladder, Renal and Testicular Cancers
Acts as a source of support and information for patients with confirmed cancer
Refer for testing where appropriate as part of surveillance protocols
Refer for Senior review where straight to test is not appropriate or there is a change in their condition
Share test results with patients and explain the next steps of investigation or treatment
Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.
Communicates with a range of 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.
About us We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
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.
The Urology Team is made 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.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the vacancy.
Person Specification Essential and Desirable
Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical experience
Advanced Communications skills course
Evidence of managing cancer patients' complex needs
Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice
Specialist clinical skills and experience within either Urology or Oncology
Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence clinical practice, management, education and research
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.
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