Main area Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
* Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Condensed hours over 4 days.) Job ref 331-L18100725
Site University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Town Lancaster/Kendal Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/07/2025 23:59
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity as arisen for a full time Cancer Nurse Specialist in the Urology Department (preferably WGH and RLI but site is negotiable).
To act as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Urology) the post holder will assess, plan, implement & evaluate individualised programmes of evidence based care providing specialist advice to patients, carers/relatives, and the multidisciplinary team on a specific clinical condition or topic.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to develop/improve services and quality of care delivered across the health economy
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
* MDT Clinical Teams
* Trust Administrative and Support Teams
* Surgery and Families Division
* Cancer Services Team
* Information Services
* Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
* Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
* Provide expert care for either a defined case load of patients or offer “specialist service advice” to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines, but also has the ability to make decisions outside these frameworks where necessary based on best practice.
* Work autonomously, but within professional boundaries, to accurately examine and assess patients from a physical, physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
* Accept patient’s referrals, refer on as appropriate and plan and instigate discharge from care, working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
* Perform advanced clinical skills in the assessment of patients including taking a clinical history, performing a clinical examination and evaluating the clinical information, this may be in an clinic setting, to produce an appropriate plan for the implementation of care delivery, working across hospital and community boundaries whilst maintaining accurate patient records.
* Develop and manage nurse led clinics
* Order, perform and interpret relevant screening and diagnostics with attention to safety, cost effectiveness and simplicity
* Perform nursing procedures and investigations related to specialty
* Travel cross bay (must have a drivers licence)
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals -Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* UK NMC Registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Qualification in relevant area of practice - Urology
Experience
* Evidence of post-registration clinical competence and credibility (ideally 5 years post registration experience)
* Evidence of teaching, mentoring and assessing junior staff
* Experience of establishing effective communication
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients within the speciality of urology
Skills & Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge of the developments in appropriate area of care
* Understanding of clinical governance and its application
* Effective communication with MDT teams
* Understanding of the role of the clinical nurse specialist within the wider multi-disciplinary team and its benefits to the patients within our care
achieved grade/s / a number of years of CNS experience
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Amy Johnson Job title Deputy Clinical Service Manager Email address amy.johnson1@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number 01524 551680 Additional information
For further information or an informal visit, please contact Amy.johnson1@mbht.nhs.uk Deputy Clinical Service Manager or Pamela.fleming@mbht.nhs.uk Clinical Service Manager.
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