Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist team at Charing cross hospital, specialising in Renal and testicular Cancer.
The successful candidate will work as an autonomous specialist practitioner, providing expert nursing care, advice and support to patients with suspected or confirmed urological malignancies throughout their cancer pathway. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the CNS will act as a key worker, manage a specialist caseload, contribute to nurse-led services and support the delivery of timely, personalised and patient-centred cancer care.
We are looking for an experienced nurse with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills and a strong interest in urology and oncology. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to education, service development, audit and the ongoing development of the Uro-Oncology CNS service.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver expert, specialist nursing care to patients with suspected or confirmed urological cancers, supporting individuals throughout the diagnostic, treatment, surveillance, survivorship and palliative pathways.
- Act as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking comprehensive specialist assessments, identifying individual patient needs, developing appropriate management plans and coordinating complex uro-oncology pathways.
- Act as a key worker and consistent point of contact for patients and their families, providing timely specialist advice, information, education and psychological support throughout their cancer journey.
- Work collaboratively as an integral member of the Uro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), contributing specialist nursing expertise to clinical decision-making and ensuring coordinated, safe and effective patient pathways.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7. (Cancer or palliative care or speciality)
- Advanced Communication course and Level 2 psychological skills training.
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience.
Desirable criteria
- MSc or MA in related speciality
- Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
- Leadership course
- Quality improvement training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Experience of teaching and assessing others
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading and managing
- Research experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on
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Vacancy Closing Date
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
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