Clinical Nurse Specialist - Prostate

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre; Wirral; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Wirral is seeking a Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist on a permanent part-time contract. You will work with the Prostate Clinical Team to support patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, providing expert clinical care and education.

Pattern is likely Monday, Wednesday and Friday with close collaboration with consultants and allied health professionals. The role emphasizes education, symptom management, and MDT coordination.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with UK professional registration.
• Degree in healthcare related subject required.
• Evidence of Masters level learning.
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care and advice to patients along the prostate cancer pathway.
• Coordinate patient care: diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Deliver education and support to patients and families.
• Act as a link between patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to audit, research and service development initiatives.

Skills

Advanced communications

Leadership

Audit & research

Policy writing

Change leadership

Education

Nurse registration

Healthcare degree

Masters level learning

Post-basic cancer/palliative care

MSc research qualification

Job description

Site The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral Town Wirral Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number to progress to shortlisting stage; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

We want our recruitment process to be fair, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team - 0151 5565176 or [e-mail]. Adjustments may include alternative formats, extra time for assessments, communication support, accessible interview arrangements, interview questions prior to interview or other changes tailored to your needs.

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Prostate Cancer team for a energetic and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist working on a permanent contract over part-time hours

This opportunity will look to support our established Prostate Clinical Team in the ongoing care of those diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Working pattern is likely to be Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Main duties of the job

The Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist, will play a vital role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing support of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer and other prostate-related issues. They will work closely with consultants, surgeons, and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centred care, education, and symptom management.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert clinical care and advice to patients throughout the prostate cancer pathway

Coordinate patient care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up

Deliver education and support to patients and their families

Act as a key link between patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team

Contribute to audit, research, and service development initiatives

• Audit and data collection of role to provide feedback to Bayer

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusiv e

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Degree in healthcare related subject
• Evidence of Masters level learning
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant specialist subject
• Advanced Communications Skills training or prepared to work towards
• MSc Clinical Examination
• Psychological skills training - level 2 or above
• Msc Research qualification

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or the specialty
• Experience of teaching
• In-depth specialist knowledge
• Experience of multi-professional working.
• Leadership and/or Management experience
• Evidence of advanced communications skillsn
• Ability to lead and influence change
• HNA training
• Experience of writing policies and procedures
• Experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research
• Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and it’s role across the UK

Knowledge and Expertise

• In depth understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice
• Extensive knowledge of national standards and policies within specialist field.
• Evidence of continued professional development

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview via email. Please ensure you regularly check your emails (including junk folders) following your application and let us know if you have any problems. If you would prefer for us to communicate with you in a different way, or need adjustments to the interview process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 556 5176 or [e-mail] . All interviews will be undertaken in person unless extraordinary circumstances apply.

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to all non-shortlisted candidates.

The cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post - further details including cost are available from the Recruitment Team. It is a Trust recommendation that candidates requiring a DBS check subscribe to the DBS Update Service - further details are available here - https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service . Candidates who withdraw post-DBS submission will be invoiced for the full cost of the check including administration fee.

The Trust takes active responsibility for meeting national guidance and legal requirements in relation to our Safeguarding Policy, including local arrangements for the protection of adults at risk.

The Trust is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this the Trust, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The Trust's values and behaviours support the Trust Vision 'to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve' and our Mission 'to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care'.

We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks such as Ethnic Diversity Staff Network, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Armed Forces Staff Network, MAPLE Staff Network & Menopause Support Group. The Trust does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment and has firmed up processes for reporting this, including a dedicated Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.