Job Description

The role of the Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional practice. Excellent communication skills and self-awareness are required for your own and others well-being. The post holder will be able to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously. The post holder will be an effective core member of the Urology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, acting as a specialist practitioner within the Urology team demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge in the management of patients with urological diseases and their physical and emotional care.



With opportunities to enhance and develop your leadership and clinical experience, you'll help shape our service into the Centre 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 post holder will deliver the following:

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Be present at clinical appointments, where patients are receiving a cancer diagnosis, offering additional support and guidance in the early stages and throughout the whole of their pathway



Provide holistic support for patients.



Allow the CNS to offer support to patients in inpatient settings



Make improvements from both national and local drivers



Ensure patients concerns and questions are answered in a timely manner



Prevent unnecessary attendances at the emergency department and admissions



The Urology Team consists 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. In addition, within the urology team we have nurse practitioners, surgical care practitioners and our specialised ward based in Cheltenham.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the vacancy



Liaise with the various multi-disciplinary teams regarding the management of patients.

To use advanced communication skills to:

promote a positive working environment, impart significant news, and implement change.



Complete nurse led appointments and follow up clinics via face to face and telephone where appropriate.



Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.



Participation within shared governance councils



To support capacity within the clinical area in order to expedite investigations and improve patient experience