Uro-oncology CNS Band 6

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Urology Cancer CNS to deliver expert nursing care across Bournemouth and Poole. The post supports suspected or confirmed cancer pathways from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship or palliative care, working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes specialist nursing assessment, patient education, and coordination of care with surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists.

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

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

Psychological skills

Independent working

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Uro-oncology CNS Band 6

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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.

About us

UHD are investing,developingand 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 servicerelocatesas 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.

Job responsibilities

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

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

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust