Lead Urology CNS: Clinical Leadership and Advanced Care

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology to provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the urology CNS team. The post holder will develop a workforce capable of performing advanced procedures, link with divisional management and cancer services, and work within the NHS cancer plan to deliver personalised care to patients.

Responsibilities include leading the CNS team, delivering expert care, and supporting colleagues in

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Post-registration qualification(s) in a relevant specialty at level 7 (eg Urology, Cancer).
• Substantial post-registration experience at band 7 or above, including CNS experience.
• Leadership and management qualifications/courses are desirable.
• Advanced research experience and publications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, service management and line management to the Urology CNS team.
• Deliver expert clinical care at an enhanced level and support band 7 CNSs.
• Act as a skilled advisor for patients and a resource for colleagues across settings.
• Collaborate with the Trust Lead Cancer Nurse to deliver personalised care in line with NHS cancer plans.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Research experience and publications

Teaching/training experience

Education

NMC registration

MSc or MA in related speciality

Post-registration qualification at level 7 (Urology/Cancer)

Job description

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology to provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the urology CNS team. The post holder will develop a workforce capable of performing advanced procedures, link with divisional management and cancer services, and work within the NHS cancer plan to deliver personalised care to patients.

Responsibilities include leading the CNS team, delivering expert care, and supporting colleagues in