Uro-oncology CNS Band 6

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset in Poole is seeking a Band 6 Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Urology CNS team on a permanent, part-time basis (22.5 hours per week).

The post holder will work across Poole and Bournemouth sites, delivering expert nursing assessment, coordinating cancer care along the urology pathway, and running nurse-led clinics within a multidisciplinary team. You will support patients and families from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with RMN/RGN qualification.
• Degree in nursing studies or equivalent nursing qualification.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Psychological skills level 2

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing assessment and management of patients with uro-oncology cancer.
• Act as a key worker for patients on the urology cancer pathway, ensuring timely and coordinated care.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics (e.g., results clinics, treatment support, survivorship or follow-up).
• Provide information and psychological support to patients and carers at all stages of the pathway.
• Support the management of symptoms, treatment side effects, and holistic needs.
• Work closely with the MDT (surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, dietitians, stoma nurses, etc.) to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

IT literacy

Independent working

MDT collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RMN/RGN)

Degree in nursing studies or equivalent

Continual professional development

UKONS SACT passport

Tools

IT packages proficiency

Job description

Main area Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 153-SP07003

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site UHD-Poole Town Poole Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pr Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UHD Urology CNS team. We have the opportunity for a permanent post working across both sites of Bournemouth and Poole hospital. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Urology Cancer CNS Team in Poole.

The Band 6 Urology Cancer CNS plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients with suspected or confirmed cancer throughout their pathway — from diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or palliative care.

The postholder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing expert nursing support, specialist education, and coordination of care. This includes supporting patients and families emotionally, practically, and clinically, while ensuring timely access to investigations, treatments, and follow-up care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.

This role requires NMC Registration.

Interview: TBD

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing assessment and management of patients with uro-oncology cancer.

Act as a key worker for patients on the urology cancer pathway, ensuring timely and coordinated care.

Deliver nurse-led clinics (e.g., results clinics, treatment support, survivorship or follow-up).

Provide information and psychological support to patients and carers at all stages of the pathway.

Support the management of symptoms, treatment side effects, and holistic needs.

Work closely with the MDT (surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, dietitians, stoma nurses, etc.) to ensure continuity of care.

Working for our organisation

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
• Degree in nursing studies or equivalent nursing qualification
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency
• advanced communication skills
• psychological skills level 2

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrable Oncology experience in acute or specialist care
• Experience working in an MDT
• Post reg experience at a senior level
• experience with SACT /radiotherapy treatments
• teaching experience

Technical Skills and competences

• IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
• Ability to manage complex case loads and work independently
• Ability to manage difficult conversations

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Proven evidence of good organisational skills

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

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.