Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join a supportive forward-thinking urology cancer nursing team at Ashford & St peter's Hospitals
The post holder will lead on the delivery of high quality, patient centred care for men living with and beyond cancer.
The post focuses on providing expert clinical, psychological and educational support to patients on the prostate cancer PSFU surveillance pathway, ensuring safe, efficient and holistic management through out their cancer journey.
You post holder will work autonomously and collaboratively with the wider MDT, supporting patients who have completed active treatment and are transitioning to a self management pathway.
Please contact us to discuss the role or arrange a visit
There are flexible working options with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the key clinical contact for men on the PSFU pathway.
- Monitor patients remotely through PSA surveillance, identifying and acting promptly on abnormal results or patient concerns.
- Deliver nurse-led clinics to include HNA , treatment summary and discharge clinics.
- Provide expert advice to patients, families and healthcare professionals regarding treatment side effects, symptom management and holistic needs.
- Contribute to evaluation and ongoing service development of the PSFU surveillance pathway in accordance with national standards.
- Work in partnership with CNS colleagues, cancer support workers, urologists & oncologists to ensure seamless care transitions
- To be a resource both within the trust and the community for clinical advice and information.
- With the Lead Nurse contribute to clinical governance within the trust for cancer patients.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Prostate Cancer PFSU pathway, ensuring a safe transition to the surveillance program with effective follow up
- Deliver nurse led clinics
- Promote high standards of specialist care for men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, ensuring a quality experience.
- Deliver education programmes supporting the Living with Beyond Cancer NHSE framework.
- Work autonomously within the MDT to support decision making.
- Support consultants with the delivery of a new diagnosis
- Discuss investigations and treatment for cancer with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.
- Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice
- Contribute to service development with audit and quality improvement initiatives
- This is an opportunity for a nurse with relevant experience in prostate cancer nursing to further develop their skills and knowledge, training and support will be provided. There will be opportunities for ongoing educational development..
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Prostate Cancer PFSU pathway, ensuring a safe transition to the surveillance program with effective follow up
- Deliver nurse led clinics
- Promote high standards of specialist care for men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, ensuring a quality experience.
- Deliver education programmes supporting the Living with Beyond Cancer NHSE framework.
- Work autonomously within the MDT to support decision making.
- Support consultants with the delivery of a new diagnosis
- Discuss investigations and treatment for cancer with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.
- Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice
- Contribute to service development with audit and quality improvement initiatives
- This is an opportunity for a nurse with relevant experience in prostate cancer nursing to further develop their skills and knowledge, training and support will be provided. There will be opportunities for ongoing educational development..
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
- oPost-basic qualification in prostate cancer management or relevant experience in urology cancer nursing.
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- oAdvanced communications skills training
- Level 2 Psychological Training
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above, in urology cancer nursing.
- oEvidence of advanced communications skills
- o Experience of PSFU models
Desirable
- oPrevious Band 7 experience
- Experience in service development and digital patient monitoring systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge of urology cancer treatment and management
- oKnowledge of cancer performance and standards
- knowledge of NHSE PSFU modules and prostate cancer pathways.
Desirable
- oAwareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey
Skills
Essential
- oStrong communication, leadership, and organisation skills
- oEvidence of clinical assessment skills and autonomous practice
- Experience in patient education and holistic assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
- oPost-basic qualification in prostate cancer management or relevant experience in urology cancer nursing.
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- oAdvanced communications skills training
- Level 2 Psychological Training
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above, in urology cancer nursing.
- oEvidence of advanced communications skills
- o Experience of PSFU models
Desirable
- oPrevious Band 7 experience
- Experience in service development and digital patient monitoring systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge of urology cancer treatment and management
- oKnowledge of cancer performance and standards
- knowledge of NHSE PSFU modules and prostate cancer pathways.
Desirable
- oAwareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey
Skills
Essential
- oStrong communication, leadership, and organisation skills
- oEvidence of clinical assessment skills and autonomous practice
- Experience in patient education and holistic assessment
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).
