Main area Urology Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: 2 posts available, 1 fulltime (37.5hrs) 1 part time (15.5hrs) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (2 posts available:1 fulltime (37.5hrs) 1 part time (15.5hrs) working between Monday & Friday) Job ref 223-SNP-495
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town Shrewsbury
Salary £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 13/10/2025 23:59
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
One fulltime post (37.5 hours) and one part time post(22.5 hours) has become available as a Urology Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). To provide clinical leadership, service provision and education in prostate cancer diagnostics. The post holder will lead, working alongside the clinical and operational teams, a prostate diagnostic service to meet national targets and standards. They will role model and provide supervision in delivering expert patient care both assessing patients presenting with suspected cancer, delivering diagnosis and performing trans perineal prostate biopsies.
Main duties of the job
Duties to include but not limited to the following within the Urology Specialist Nursing Team
* FDS (2week wait) outpatients clinics
* Independent in LATP biopsy lists
* Giving of cancer results & treatment plans
* Active participation in MDT
* Prostate cancer patient contact & support
* Nurse prescriber
Working for our organisation
Join us, a well established & supportive Urology Specialist Nursing Team within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about these roles please refer to Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this vacancy advertisement.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Degree or equivalent
* advanced assessment module/course
* Mentorship Course or Equivalent
* independent prescriber according to the Trusts non- medical prescribing policy
* Teaching Qualification
Experience
* prostate cancer diagnostics
* CPD
* skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
* Proven evidence of Management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
* Experience of project management
* Experience of Quality Improvement Projects / Change Management
* Prostate cancer diagnostics experience in performing trans perineal prostate biopsy
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
* Experience of resource / budget management
* Knowledge of quality standards & NICE recommendations/NSF
* Time management and organisation skills
* Experience in patient advocacy
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Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Name Julia Cheetham
Job title Lead Urology Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Email address julia.cheetham1@nhs.net
Telephone number 01743261000
Additional information
For informal introduction or visit please email or contact Julia Ext.3577
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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