Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology (Oxford)

Genesiscare; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave with bank holiday

Private medical & dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Income Protection

Free radiotherapy for immediate family

Company contributory pension

Babylon Health & Headspace

Free parking at centres

Retail discounts

Job summary

GenesisCare UK is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology for its Oxford centre. You will act as Key Worker, delivering expert nursing care through diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support within a multidisciplinary team.

Join a leading private oncology network with a focus on patient pathways, wellbeing and innovative care, offering 26 days leave, private medical benefits and a strong development culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with post-registration experience in urology/oncology.
• Degree and post-registration qualification in cancer or palliative care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills for complex care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Experience as CNS/advanced practice is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as Key Worker for patients with urological cancers.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide expert advice on treatment pathways and side effects.
• Collaborate with consultants and radiotherapy teams.
• Support nurse-led clinics and empower patient decisions.
• Contribute to development of clinical pathways and services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Adult Nurse

Degree in cancer/palliative care

Post-registration cancer care qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology (Oxford)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre in Oxford? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

As part of a wider investment in our Clinical Nurse Specialist services across the UK, we're expanding our specialist nursing teams to provide even greater support to patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering expert nursing care, advice and support to patients undergoing treatment for urological cancers.

Working alongside our experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide a consistent point of contact for patients, supporting them through diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our specialist urology service, helping shape patient pathways and enhance the care we provide.

What You'll Do:

• Act as the designated Key Worker for patients undergoing treatment for urological cancers, ensuring coordinated and continuous specialist care.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans addressing patients' physical, psychological and emotional needs.
• Provide expert advice and education on treatment pathways, symptom management, potential side effects and ongoing wellbeing.
• Work closely with consultants, radiotherapy teams and other healthcare professionals to deliver an integrated approach to patient care.
• Support nurse-led clinics and empower patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, quality improvements and specialist nursing services across GenesisCare.

What You'll Have:

• Registered Adult Nurse with relevant post-registration experience, ideally within urology, oncology or a related speciality.
• A relevant degree and post-registration qualification in cancer care, palliative care or a related subject.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and experience supporting patients with complex care needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when discussing sensitive diagnoses and treatment-related concerns.
• The ability to work autonomously while building effective relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or in a similar advanced practice role would be advantageous.

Why Choose GenesisCare:

• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are:

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We're passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.