Job summary
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered nurse with evidence of appropriate post registration experience who has an interest in and knowledge of urological cancers with an emphasis on patients receiving oncology advice / treatment. Experience in caring for patients diagnosed with urology cancer is desired.
This post is a part time position encompassing a demanding yet satisfying role.
The CNS role involves supporting, educating and providing care to patients and their families during their journey with a focus on safety, advocacy, transparency and having the knowledge and ability to involve the wider members of the multidisciplinary team if necessary.
We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who can excel and be dynamic in a busy and challenging environment.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate attributes to include excellent communication skills, be able to function well as a team member, be able to professionally and compassionately manage client expectations and can prioritise and manage a patient caseload.
Main duties of the job
To work with and support the urology specialist nursing team, and wider multi- disciplinary team (MDT) in providing support and advice to a cohort of patients who have been referred for a variety of specialist uro-oncological interventions and treatments.
To form constructive and professional relationships which are across trust sites and include Urologists, Oncologists, Radiologists, Outpatients and Ward staff.
This post will be Trust wide and some across site travelling will be involved.
To participate in a nurse- led approach to deliver patient focused care and play an active part in supporting the quality of care and the experience through clinical practice, nurse-led clinics, education, research, referrals and audit.
To participate in the MDT to include preparing cases, offering professional opinion, promoting patient advocacy, updating patients on outcomes and ensuring a positive patient experience.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- * Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6
Experience
Essential
- * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- * Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
- * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- * Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
- * Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
- * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work environment
- * Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor /assessor as detailed in the NMC
Desirable
- * Experience in service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- * Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6
Experience
Essential
- * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- * Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
- * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- * Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
- * Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting
- * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work environment
- * Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor /assessor as detailed in the NMC
Desirable
- * Experience in service development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
