Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice

Nursery onsite

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist to join the MDT and provide bespoke nursing care and information to patients and their families.

Based in Exeter and Ottery St Mary, the post holder will coordinate care across the patient pathway from diagnosis through treatment and follow‑up, with opportunities for ongoing academic and professional development within this role.

Job description

To be a member of, actively participate in, and work within the guidelines of the relevant MDT, as a key worker and the organiser. To co-ordinate the care throughout the patient's pathway whilst under the care of the MDT, from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care. To provide appropriate written information for patients, relatives and hospital staff covering relevant condition, its treatment. To provide psychological, social and cultural support to patients diagnosed with relevant speciality diagnosis. The Nurse specialist will be based in the acute hospital and Ottery St Mary hospital. The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager. The Urology Cancer Nursing team is expanding and we are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to deliver exceptional care for patients with suspected or diagnosed Urological cancers. The Nurse Specialist is fundamental to the service, providing bespoke nursing care and support for patients and their families. You will work closely with and be supported by the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), medical team and work alongside the multidisciplinary team. We are a progressive team and strive to develop the service we offer. The Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist team undertakes Nurse Led out-patient clinics including results clinics, follow up clinics, bladder intravesical treatment clinics and diagnostic procedures. The team are committed to providing high quality care and support to patients and their families throughout their diagnostic and treatment pathways and beyond. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a period of training, academic and professional development in order to progress the role. We welcome candidates with Oncology/Urological nursing backgrounds with transferable skills as there are opportunities for personal and academic development within this role. Although working hours are generally office hours, flexibility and willingness to travel to other trust hospital sites is required.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday 08.00-18.00

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme