Job summary
The Urology Team at The Royal Marsden Hospital have an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe..The gateway to treatment at RMH is through the innovative and award-winning nurse-led urology diagnostic service which is the first nurse-led urology diagnostic service is Europe. This has now been successfully running for 4 years. An opportunity has arisen for a Urology Diagnostic Nurse Specialist to join this established team.
The successful applicant will work with the Diagnostic Team to support patients through this expidited pathway. You should have experience in the field of Urology and advanced practice skills including phlebotomy, cannulation, biops or cystoscopy assistance and catheterisationYou should have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner, be able to prioritise and organize your workload and work under pressure. You will be expected to work across both of our inner london sites (Chelsea and Cavendish Square).
For more information about the role please contact Justyna Sobczac (ANP - Urology Diagnostics) on ext. 4898.
Main duties of the job
The Diagnostic Nurse Specialist will place quality at the heart of practice by working with the Nurse-Consultant led Diagnostic Team in delivering evidence based individualised care, through holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
- To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The School.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
- To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
- To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
- To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The School.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
- First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
- Experience of working in Benign Urology
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant (urooncology) post registration experience, at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of multiprofessional working
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Urodynamic studies
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of research
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Project leadership /management experience
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
- First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
- Experience of working in Benign Urology
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant (urooncology) post registration experience, at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of multiprofessional working
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Urodynamic studies
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of research
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Project leadership /management experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
