Non-Medical Consultant (Uro-Oncology)

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Non-Medical Consultant in Uro-Oncology. This role involves working autonomously and as part of a team to provide patient care, advise on investigations, and improve patient experience. The candidate should have recent Uro-Oncology experience and be committed to maintaining high-quality care. Opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive occupational health support

Career development opportunities

Discounts and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Recent Uro-Oncology experience is required.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and implement investigations.
• Support existing Uro-Oncology MDT in service planning.
• Give specialist advice to health professionals.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Communication

Team collaboration

Experience in Uro-Oncology

Job description

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Non-Medical Consultant (Uro-Oncology), Exeter

Client: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e6ac897b93a6

Job Views: 4

Posted: 25.06.2025

Expiry Date: 09.08.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

The post holder will be required to work autonomously as well as part of the immediate MDT and larger teams participating in the Uro-Oncology pathway.

You will give advice, instigate investigations, and implement patient care as appropriate to manage the patient, supporting the patients and their loved ones throughout the pathway.

You will provide essential communication to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing lengths of stay and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.

You will support the existing Uro-Oncology MDT in the planning and development of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures, utilizing the most effective resources.

Alongside the Uro-Oncology MDT, you will provide specialist advice and education to health professionals regarding patient symptoms or side effects, acute presentations related to the treatment or cancer to improve outcomes and quality of life.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

The Oncology and Haematology services have been successful in gaining significant financial investment, increasing the head count by additional posts across the multidisciplinary team. This investment recognizes the increase in activity and provides opportunities across the workforce.

The Uro-Oncology Team is looking for a Consultant Nurse / AHP to join this dynamic team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic, and patient-focused with recent Uro-Oncology experience, to help maintain high-quality care for referred patients. There will be an opportunity within months to re-evaluate this role against national profiles for non-medical consultant roles.

The team is particularly interested in candidates with experience in bladder and renal cancers.

As a Non-Medical Consultant, you will develop the non-medical workforce and ensure holistic patient assessments, providing supportive care to enhance cancer experience and quality of life.

You will be an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their oncological pathway, working both within the team and autonomously, managing your caseload effectively.

Working hours

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Salary: The advertised salary reflects the Agenda for Change 5/6 rates, including a pay award to be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 4/5 pay bands (NHS Employers).

Contact & Additional Information

For further information, please contact Tina Grose, Lead Cancer Nurse Eastern. The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Priority will be given to NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

About Us: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, integrating expertise from both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are the largest employer in Devon, with a diverse workforce providing a wide range of services across the region, including emergency, specialist, and general medical services, along with community and primary care, and research initiatives.

We offer flexible working, comprehensive occupational health support, career development opportunities, and a range of staff benefits including discounts, pension schemes, and more.