Job Description

The closing date is 31st Jul 2025

Job summary

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We are looking for an experience Band 7 or 8a to step into the role of lead nurse for Uro-Oncology Nursing service. The role can be part time, full time or job share.


The post holder will acknowledge and provide the overall responsibility for the Uro-Oncology Nursing Team including the Cancer Support Worker role.


This service is a county wide service with teams based in both YDH and MPH.


The post holder will be required to cover both sites.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The post holder will acknowledge and provide the overall responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families, in-patient and out-patient, throughout their care pathway.


The post holder will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership, education, and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. They will provide advice, support and information from the time of diagnosis and throughout care pathway


They will demonstrate advanced clinical practice, service development and improvement, initiating and disseminating research and education.


They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in hospital and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service, leading on education, audit and research.


The post holder will be joint MDT lead of cancer speciality, engaging team and leading discussions.


The post holder will be professional lead for other cancer speciality CNS teams


The post holder will have a demonstrable clinical portfolio that evidences clinical skills equivalent to that of a senior clinical member of staff.


The role will be mainly strategic/operational facing bur will require a maximum of 40% clinical caseload within the Urology-Oncology team

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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The role is mainly operational/strategic lead with the expectation for a small clinical caseload.


The role covers both YDH and MPH sites and the post holder would be expected to maintain a presence on both sites


Please see job description

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Professional registration with relevant professional body


Masters level or working towards


Relevant specialist course/s


Leadership course




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Desirable

Teaching Qualification


Advanced Communication Skills


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Experience

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Essential

At least 5 years post registration experience




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Desirable

Experience of working within oncology or urology




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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Experience of working as a leader




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Desirable

Experience of project management


Experience of strategic leadership




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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.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

cheryl chambers


cheryl.chambers@somersetft.nhs.uk


07950939631


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 8a


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Salary

53755.00 to 60504.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time, Jobshare, Flexible Working


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-2780


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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT