Clinical Nurse Specialist for Prostate Cancer (FIXED TERM)

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Urology Cancer Nurse to lead on delivering patient-centered care to men living with and beyond cancer. The role involves monitoring patient journeys and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a related degree, NMC registration, and experience at Band 6 or above in urology cancer nursing. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 6 or above, in urology cancer nursing.
• Evidence of advanced communications skills.
• Knowledge of NHSE PSFU modules and prostate cancer pathways.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key clinical contact for men on the PSFU pathway.
• Monitor patients remotely through PSA surveillance.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics for treatment summary and discharge.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisation skills

Clinical assessment skills

Patient education experience

Education

First level degree in a related subject

Post-basic qualification in prostate cancer management

NMC Registration

Job description

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 throughout their cancer journey.

The 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.
• Act as a resource 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, 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.

Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 a year pa inc. HCAS
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 24 months
• Working pattern: Full time
• Reference number: 323‑NM9985‑MH
• Job locations: Ashford & St. Peter's Foundation Trust, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ

Qualifications (Essential)

• First level degree in a related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience at a senior level.
• Post‑basic qualification in prostate cancer management or relevant experience in urology cancer nursing.
• NMC Registration.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Advanced communications skills training.
• Level 2 Psychological Training.

Experience (Essential)

• Relevant post‑registration experience at Band 6 or above, in urology cancer nursing.
• Evidence of advanced communications skills.
• Experience of PSFU models.

Experience (Desirable)

• Previous Band 7 experience.
• Experience in service development and digital patient monitoring systems.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Advanced knowledge of urology cancer treatment and management.
• Knowledge of cancer performance and standards.
• Knowledge of NHSE PSFU modules and prostate cancer pathways.

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Awareness of annual Cancer Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Skills (Essential)

• Strong communication, leadership and organisation skills.
• Evidence 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 a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see https://www.nhs.uk/jobs/

Employer details

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)