Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology, Band 7

As the leader of this dynamic nursing team within the specialty, you'll provide expert care and unwavering support to patients from diagnosis and throughout their recovery pathway. You'll be at the heart of our multidisciplinary team, serving as a central point of coordination for the patients, families, and the wider team. Our mission is clear, to enhance patient pathways and experiences. From ensuring access to support services to facilitating early signposting, your role will be pivotal in guiding patients safely through their treatment journey.
We're looking for an experienced Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist with exceptional leadership, management, and communication skills. Are you enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and ready to make a real difference? If so, join our busy service where your understanding of patient needs will empower our team to deliver the highest quality care.
With opportunities to enhance and develop your leadership and clinical experience, you'll help shape our service into the Center of Excellence it aspires to be. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Urology.
The proposed interview date is 11th June, Assesses patients, plans and implements care, provides specialist advice; maintains associated records.
- Works as a lead specialist for patients with suspected or diagnosed urological cancers.
- Provides nurse specialist cover for other Urological cancer patients
- Provides specialist education and training to other staff, patients and carers.
-Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.
-Provides psychological support to patients and their families also breaking bad news of a cancer diagnosis or disease progression on a regular basis. This will include undertaking the Holistic Needs Assessments at appropriate stages in the patient's pathway.
- Provide support to the Band 6 Urology Oncologist Nurse Specialist/PSA Tracker role and Cancer support worker
- Communicates with a range other staff of all disciplines, acting as a highly specialist resource including liaison with health care providers both within and outside of the Trust regarding diagnosis and treatment advice. To include referral to other professionals e.g Oncologists, for continuation of patient care. Maintaining confidentiality at all times
-Specialist for a defined clinical area providing line management to other members of the team on lower bands.
- Lead and Manage team of CNS ensuring : Appraisals are timely, rosters are completed, HR issues escalated and managed , audits and risk assessments completed and financial awareness and budget reviews completed., The Urology Team is made of 13 Consultants, 8 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 Cancer Support Workers along with a specialist administrative team to support the patient journey and experience. Which has been enhanced by the move to a new Urology Department on Alstone Clinic.

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Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support., Join us in leading the way at Cheltenham General Hospital Urology Department, now located in a state-of-the-art facility featuring 10 clinic rooms. Here, collaboration is key, with Consultants, Administration and the Managerial team all working side by side., Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.