Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18 hours per week
- Job ref
- 359-6830808-T1
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells
- Town
- Maidstone
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic nurse with a strong work ethic and a solid clinical background in Urology or cancer care to join our well-established team of UrologyÌý Clinical Nurse Specialists at Band 6 or 7 level depending on experience.
The Urology CNS team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a forward-thinking, patient-focused team providing a high standard of care for patients diagnosed with Urology cancers, embracing change to improve patient experience.
The CNS Team are an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and work closely with medical/surgical colleagues, diagnostic services, inpatient and outpatient teams to provide a holistic and patient-centred service. The CNS Team have strong links with Kent Oncology Centre to ensure a streamlined pathway of care for patients.
The CNS Team also includes a Cancer Support Worker who provides a valuable contribution to the patient pathway.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working as a member of the Urology CNS Team, to Ìýprovide in-depth knowledge on the care pathway and complex needs of patients diagnosed with Urology cancers, joining them to take the lead on the day-to-day running of the service.
You will also work clinically with patients and carers from the time of referral to provide nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support including Holistic Assessments and Personalised Care Plans.
You will also provide support for junior members of the team including undertaking annual appraisals and performance reviews. You will actively engage with the weekly MDT acting as patient advocate and supporting decision-making.
To work at Band 7 level you will need to have gained experience at Band 6 level in an urologyÌý medical, surgical or oncology setting.
The post will involve cross-site working and a degree of flexibility to meet the needs of the service. We currently operate a Monday to Friday service and are happy to consider a flexible working pattern providing the needs of the service are met.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.Ìý
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.Ìý
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? ÌýIn the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.Ìý The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic)Ìýand will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) |
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At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: ÌýAccess to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). ÌýInterview Date: To be confirmed. |
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Level 1 Registration
- BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience
- Post registration course in cancer/palliative care or relevant experience in urology
Desirable criteria
- Counselling skills training
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
- Working towards Master’s Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked specifically with cancer or urology patient group for at least three years, two of which must be at Band 6 level.
- Expert in nurse-led practice.
- Knowledge of current management of patients with Urology cancer.
- Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to Urology cancers.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge symptom management in relation to Urology cancer
- Knowledge of national guidance relating to Urology cancer services and the NHS Cancer Plan.
- advance comms skills or fatigue trianing
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate empathically and compassionately with patients and families
- Able to work well within a Team and support colleagues with the same degree of compassion and empathy reserved for patients
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workload achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
- Ability to communicate patient information and education
Desirable criteria
- Ability to deliver informal and formal lectures at all levels
- Audit experience
- Experience in using spreadsheets and databases
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Rebecca Bourne
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07745746180
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