Job summary
Employer heading
Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
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Job overview
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 upÌý 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.Ìý
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 CancersÌý
- Acts as a source of support and information for patients withÌý confirmed cancer
- Refer for testing where appropriate as part of surveillance protocolsÌý
- Refer for Senior review where straight to test is not appropriate or there is a change in their condition
- Share test results 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 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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.ÌýBy 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence clinical practice, management, education and research
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Morss
- Job title
- Senior Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 2950
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