Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Uro-Oncology Nurse to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves providing essential support, education, and advice to patients with prostate cancer throughout their treatment journey. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the development of policies and patient education materials. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in cancer care.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Requests

Dynamic Working Environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in Urology or Oncology.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership in patient care.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams for synchronized service.
• Develop patient information and teaching materials.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Teaching Skills

Clinical Leadership

Education

First Level Registration

First Level Degree in Relevant Subject

Higher Degree or Willingness to Undertake One

Teaching Qualification/Experience

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Uro-Oncology Nurse, at Band 7, to join our team to provide support, patient education and advice to patients with prostate cancer, from diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up.

This full time role, will predominantly be based at our Sutton site however cross site cover at Chelsea or our other sites may be required. The post holder will be providing nursing support and advice for patients, wards and colleagues. The post holder will have commitments to providing care in both the Private and NHS settings.

The successful post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner, be able to prioritise and organise their workload and work well under pressure.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
• To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
• To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
• To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The School.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-C413

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease. In particular to provide support, education, and counselling advice on treatment related issues with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To collaborate with Cancer Care teams, both within The Trust and with primary and acute care providers to ensure a streamlined patient-centred care pathway.
• In collaboration with the Lead Nurse, Lead CNS, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, formulate and/or revise relevant policies and guidelines, and to regularly review them following changes / implementation. To always work within the policies and procedures of The Trust.
• To sustain a high quality specialist service for patients suffering from side effects of cancer treatments.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease. In particular to provide support, education, and counselling advice on treatment related issues with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To collaborate with Cancer Care teams, both within The Trust and with primary and acute care providers to ensure a streamlined patient-centred care pathway.
• In collaboration with the Lead Nurse, Lead CNS, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, formulate and/or revise relevant policies and guidelines, and to regularly review them following changes / implementation. To always work within the policies and procedures of The Trust.
• To sustain a high quality specialist service for patients suffering from side effects of cancer treatments.

Person Specification Education Essential

• First level registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• First level degree in relevant subject
• Higher degree or willingness to undertake one
• Teaching qualification/experience

Experience Essential

• Experience in Urology or Oncology
• Post-Registration Qualification relevant to speciality First and/or Higher Degree

Desirable

• Experience in research
• Oncology qualification
• Urology qualification

Skills Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills

Person Specification Education Essential

• First level registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• First level degree in relevant subject
• Higher degree or willingness to undertake one
• Teaching qualification/experience

Experience Essential

• Experience in Urology or Oncology
• Post-Registration Qualification relevant to speciality First and/or Higher Degree

Desirable

• Experience in research
• Oncology qualification
• Urology qualification

Skills Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)