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Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6 - C9318-24-1589

Cheltenham

Job summary

Join us in leading the way at Cheltenham General Hospital Urology Department, now located in a state-of-the-art facility featuring 10 clinic rooms. Here, collaboration is key, with Consultants, Administration and the Managerial team all working side by side.

We're looking for a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients through their initial assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment and follow up for bladder renal, penile and testicular cancers. Are you enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and ready to make a real difference? We have an established team of clinical nurse specialists who are motivated to support patients with their pathways.

With opportunities to enhance and develop your leadership and clinical experience, you'll help shape our service into the Centre of Excellence it aspires to be. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Urology

Main duties of the job

• Supporting patients with confirmed Bladder, Renal and Testicular Cancers

• Acts as a source of support and information for patients with confirmed cancer

• Refer for testing where appropriate as part of surveillance protocols

• Refer for Senior review where straight to test is not appropriate or there is a change in their condition

• Share test results patients and explain the next steps of investigation or treatment

• Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.

• Communicates with a range other staff of all disciplines, acting as a highly specialist resource including liaison with health care providers both within and outside of the Trust regarding diagnosis and treatment advice.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

The Urology Team is made of 13 Consultants, 8 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 Cancer Support Workers along with a specialist administrative team to support the patient journey and experience. Which has been enhanced by the move to a new Urology Department on Alstone Clinic.

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-24-SUR-T1990

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 07-01-2025

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962

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