Uro-oncology CNS Band 6 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Urology Cancer CNS to join the team, working across Bournemouth and Poole sites. The role delivers specialist nursing assessment, coordinate care through MDT, and run nurse-led clinics to support patients from diagnosis through survivorship or palliative care.
The post requires NMC registration; the successful applicant will provide patient and family support, education, and ensure timely access to investigations and
Qualifications
- NMC Registration is required.
- Experience in uro-oncology CNS roles desirable.
- Band 6 level nursing skills and leadership.
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
Job description
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Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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
• 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.
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.
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026
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Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pr
Hours: Part-time
Location: Poole, BH15 2JB
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 28 Oct 2026
Closing date: 27 Nov 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
• 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.
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.
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026
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£49,387 - £56,515 pro rata
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Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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£39,959 - £48,117 pa/pr
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Poole
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