Job summary
If you are a dedicated and inspirational nurse with expertise in prostate cancer and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, we invite you to apply for this 12-month opportunity as a Band 7 Prostate Cancer CNS, or Band 6 Prostate Cancer CNS working 30 hours a week, depending on your experience and competencies. The CNS will need to comply with the professional standards associated with the role and as outlined in the ACCEND capabilities framework.Our Uro-oncology service provides local and tertiary services from diagnosis to treatment and follow up care for prostate cancer patients. We are a busy referral unit for suspected prostate cancer and provide a fast diagnosis service in line with the best-timed pathway for prostate cancer diagnosis. We are the specialist surgery centre for patients undergoing major prostate oncology surgery and focal therapy in north and northeast London. UCLH provides non-surgical treatment modalities for prostate including proton beam radiotherapy, medical and clinical oncology inclusive of a clinical trial portfolio.
Main duties of the job
A Prostate Cancer CNS is a highly trained nurse who provides expert care, support, and guidance to patients with cancer throughout their treatment journey. They serve as a key point of contact, offering emotional support, managing symptoms, coordinating care, and helping patients navigate complex treatment options. The CNS plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes and ensuring personalized, holistic care.This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking for a new challenge who has core skills and expertise in prostate cancer who would want to work in a centre of excellence with a team of clinical experts. The post holder will require excellent communication skills and a passion for quality patient care, teaching and education.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Academic NMC recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent
- BSc or working towards completion of a degree
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience in urology or/and oncology.
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within the surgical ward and or oncology
Desirable
- Has run nurse led clinics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
- Time management and organisation skills
- Ability to cover the service within the team in a flexible positive approach so that leave will not adversely affect patient care and discharge of patients
- Commitment to own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Sense of humour
- Self-motivating
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situations
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Academic NMC recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent
- BSc or working towards completion of a degree
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience in urology or/and oncology.
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within the surgical ward and or oncology
Desirable
- Has run nurse led clinics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
- Time management and organisation skills
- Ability to cover the service within the team in a flexible positive approach so that leave will not adversely affect patient care and discharge of patients
- Commitment to own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Sense of humour
- Self-motivating
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situations
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
