Urology/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

This role is for 9 months fixed Term or a DVH secondment. The post holder will support patients and their family and friends with urology cancers. They will support during the cancer journey from referral to diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up with living with and beyond cancer, covering elements of the recovery package including personalised care and support metrics..

The post holder will provide evidence-based patient information sensitive to individual need. This will involve psychological and informational support respecting at all times patients' diverse cultural back grounds, with courtesy, dignity and privacy.

They will liaise and effectively communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team and allied health care professionals to provide co-ordinated high-quality patient-centred care, act autonomous applying specialist expertise to all facets of care of patients, and develop and implement nurse-led clinics.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert clinical, holistic and Psychological care and support to our Cancer patients

Co-ordination for patients diagnosed with suspected or confirmed urological cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular and penile cancers. In line with national cancer standards 28-day FDS and 62 day target.

Provide expert clinical assessment, advice, symptom management to patients at home, clinics and wards.

Support patients & families with information, emotional support, and treatment decision making. For patients at home, clinic and wards.

Co-ordinate investigations, treatment plans, follow up care Across the multidisciplinary teams (MDT)

Leading or contributing in nurse led clinics, treatment reviews, and survivorship care.

Support patients having treatment - Surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or active surveillance with managing side effects and complications and refer onto other services when appropriate.

Completing and reviewing Holistic needs assessments and developing personalised care and support plans as per national cancer plan.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description (JD)

Person specification

Education and Training

Essential

• RGN - level 1
• Teaching & Assessing Course
• Specialist Course
• Advanced Communication Course
• Nursing Degree

Desirable

• Master's Degree
• Management Course
• Nurse prescribing

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• An understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice
• An understanding of resource management
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Advanced assessment skills
• Leadership skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage a clinical caseload
• Ability to recognise and resolve conflict

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years in acute setting, preferably 2 years as Senior Nurse within specialty
• Experience of urology cancer care management and in-depth knowledge of the disease processes

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Cancer Centre
• Experience of audit/research
• Experience of resource management
• Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Maturity/self-awareness
• Creative, lateral thinker
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Enthusiastic / motivated
• Good health attendance record
• An up-to-date professional portfolio