Job summary
Working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) the Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist will work towards being an autonomous, professional clinical practitioner. They will develop to be responsible for providing specialist clinical services, as available within the area of urology cancer. The Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist will promote clinical excellence and evolve to provide specialised advice and support topatients with urological cancers and their carers throughout the treatment pathway.
Main duties of the job
The Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse specialist will provide expert advice and support to patients under investigation for and/or diagnosed with a urological cancer. The nurse will demonstrate advanced communication skills to support discussions surrounding diagnosis, treatment options and other issues pertinent to key stages within the cancer pathway. The Urology Oncology Nurse will assist in the support of patients with a suspected/confirmed diagnosis of a urological cancer,assessing, planning and implementing patient care in various clinical settings.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's absolute priority for is the health and wellbeing of our staff.We know that we need to look after you so that you, in turn, can provide the best care to our patients.We offer a comprehensive staff health and wellbeing package that is open to all, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.This includes Occupational Health, Staff Support, a Freedom to Speak Up service and line management support, just to name a few.We also run a number of health and wellbeing initiatives, including regular Happiness Events, staff awards, a Trust-wide tea trolley service for free beverages and snacks for every member of staff, wobble rooms and family fun days.We are thrilled that our health and wellbeing programme has been recognised at both a local and national level, and has won a national Nursing Times Award.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's absolute priority for is the health and wellbeing of our staff.We know that we need to look after you so that you, in turn, can provide the best care to our patients.We offer a comprehensive staff health and wellbeing package that is open to all, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.This includes Occupational Health, Staff Support, a Freedom to Speak Up service and line management support, just to name a few.We also run a number of health and wellbeing initiatives, including regular Happiness Events, staff awards, a Trust-wide tea trolley service for free beverages and snacks for every member of staff, wobble rooms and family fun days.We are thrilled that our health and wellbeing programme has been recognised at both a local and national level, and has won a national Nursing Times Award.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration registered with NMC
- Educated to degree level
- Specialist academic pathway commenced at level 6 or equivalent qualifications pertinent to area of speciality
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Advanced Communication Course
- Degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Transferable Urology Nursing experience at band 5/6
- Experience or understanding of multidisciplinary team working
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrative case load management
- Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills
- IT literate
- Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively
- Understanding and experience of clinical audit
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration registered with NMC
- Educated to degree level
- Specialist academic pathway commenced at level 6 or equivalent qualifications pertinent to area of speciality
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Advanced Communication Course
- Degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Transferable Urology Nursing experience at band 5/6
- Experience or understanding of multidisciplinary team working
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrative case load management
- Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills
- IT literate
- Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively
- Understanding and experience of clinical audit
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance
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).
