Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Urology Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner for fulltime and part time positions. The role involves clinical leadership in prostate cancer diagnostics, managing outpatient clinics, and performing biopsies. Join a supportive nursing team dedicated to providing high-quality, safe care and continuous improvement for patients. Ideal candidates will excel in patient care and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership in prostate cancer diagnostics.
• Experience in managing patients suspected of cancer.
• Ability to perform trans perineal prostate biopsies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee prostate diagnostic service.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and LATP biopsy lists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Job description

Job overview

One fulltime post (37.5 hours) and one part time post(22.5 hours) has become available as aUrology Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). To provide clinical leadership, service provision and education in prostate cancer diagnostics. The post holder will lead, working alongside the clinical and operational teams, a prostate diagnostic service to meet national targets and standards. They will role model and provide supervision in delivering expert patient care both assessing patients presenting with suspected cancer, delivering diagnosis and performing trans perineal prostate biopsies.

Main duties of the job

Duties to include but not limited to the following within the Urology Specialist Nursing Team

• FDS (2week wait) outpatients clinics
• Independent in LATP biopsy lists
• Appropriate diagnostic requests
• Giving of cancer results & treatment plans
• Active participation in MDT
• Prostate cancer patient contact & support
• Nurse prescriber

Working for your organisation

Join us, a well established & supportive Urology Specialist Nursing Team within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We\'re on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you\'re ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!