Lead Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist, Band 7

Lead Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist, Band 7 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

1. Assesses patient plans and implements care, provides specialist advice; maintains associated records.
2. Works as a specialist for patients with suspected or diagnosed urological cancers.
3. Provides specialist education and training to other staff, patients, and carers.
4. Provides support to the Band 6 Urology Oncologist Nurse Specialist/PSA Tracker role and Cancer support worker.
5. Leads and manages a 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.
6. Acts as a specialist for a defined clinical area providing line management to other members of the team on lower bands.
7. Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.
8. Provides psychological support to patients and their families, including breaking bad news of a cancer diagnosis or disease progression regularly, and undertaking Holistic Needs Assessments at appropriate stages in the patient's pathway.
9. 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, including referral to other professionals e.g., Oncologists, for continuation of patient care, while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About us

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. This 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the vacancy.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Counselling Skills module/Psychological Support module
• Advanced Communications skills course
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical experience
• Level 7 Post Grad Diploma/Master's Degree within relevant specialty or commitment to work towards
• Urology Care module

Experience

• Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area (Urology - cancer)
• Evidence of policy development and implementation
• Evidence of change management, leadership, and innovation

Knowledge

• Able to promote patient safety by undertaking comprehensive risk assessments and action plans, supporting Urology Clinical Governance processes
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence clinical practice, management, education, and research
• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in a changing environment.

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.