Job summary
One fulltime post (37.5 hours) and one part time post(22.5 hours) has become available as a Urology Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). To provide clinical leadership, service provision and education in prostate cancer diagnostics. The post holder will lead, working alongside the clinical and operational teams, a prostate diagnostic service to meet national targets and standards. They will role model and provide supervision in delivering expert patient care both assessing patients presenting with suspected cancer, delivering diagnosis and performing trans perineal prostate biopsies.
Main duties of the job
Duties to include but not limited to the following within the Urology Specialist Nursing Team
- FDS (2week wait) outpatients clinics
- Independent in LATP biopsy lists
- Appropriate diagnostic requests
- Giving of cancer results & treatment plans
- Active participation in MDT
- Prostate cancer patient contact & support
- Nurse prescriber
About us
Join us, a well established & supportive Urology Specialist Nursing Team within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about these roles please refer to Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this vacancy advertisement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about these roles please refer to Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this vacancy advertisement.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent
- advanced assessment module/course
- Mentorship Course or Equivalent
Desirable
- independent prescriber according to the Trusts non- medical prescribing policy
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- prostate cancer diagnostics
- CPD
- skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Proven evidence of Management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Experience of Quality Improvement Projects / Change Management
- Prostate cancer diagnostics experience in performing trans perineal prostate biopsy
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Experience of resource / budget management
- Knowledge of quality standards & NICE recommendations/NSF
- Proven listening / counselling skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- Experience in patient advocacy
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent
- advanced assessment module/course
- Mentorship Course or Equivalent
Desirable
- independent prescriber according to the Trusts non- medical prescribing policy
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- prostate cancer diagnostics
- CPD
- skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Proven evidence of Management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Experience of Quality Improvement Projects / Change Management
- Prostate cancer diagnostics experience in performing trans perineal prostate biopsy
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Experience of resource / budget management
- Knowledge of quality standards & NICE recommendations/NSF
- Proven listening / counselling skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- Experience in patient advocacy
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
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).
