Job Summary
Urology are pleased to offer a cancer CNS support nurse role. The role is within Urology‑Oncology, seeking an enthusiastic and self‑motivated nurse to deliver high‑quality support and care to patients on the Urological cancer pathways. Working within a team of Urological nurses, cancer nurses and the wider MDT, the role delivers standards of care and practice associated with the Local and National Cancer frameworks and Guidance. Due to the expansion of the current Urology Cancer Nursing team, the key role is to support all members of the team to deliver excellent care to patients diagnosed with urological cancer. An experience of nursing within Urology and/or Oncology is preferred, although support and education will be provided with mentorship. This role would also be considered for applicants wishing to learn and develop at a band 5 as a developmental role into a Band 6. Contact: 01803 656193
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide specialist uro‑oncology advice and clinical practice to patients within the urological outpatient and inpatient setting.
* Work closely with the CNS's for urology and the Urology team to maintain and develop best practice in the care and management of urological cancers from referral or diagnosis onwards.
* Provide care and support for patients who have metastatic disease.
* Act as a referral and liaison for the MDT and an information resource for those involved in the care and management of urological malignancies.
* Work autonomously as a specialist resource for urology patients with cancer conditions, their carers and other professionals.
* Collaborate with Nurse Specialist and Consultant Medical Staff in Uro‑Oncology, monitoring and evaluating standards of care to meet National Guidelines.
* Provide care for a case load of patients.
* Collaborate with the Cancer Support Worker to deliver HNA assessments and end‑of‑treatment summaries.
* Expedite patient admission and discharge processes.
* Aim to prevent unnecessary patient uro‑oncology admissions.
* Ensure a seamless efficient care pathway for the uro‑oncology patient.
About Us
The Urology Outpatient service sees both cancer and benign patients in the outpatient setting, running nurse and consultant‑led procedures and investigation clinics daily. We offer support and advice to patients and other professionals within the acute and community setting and work alongside other departments to enhance the patient pathway of care. The Urology team is a small, friendly team that is currently across multiple sites with the main outpatient clinics based in Paignton. We are a supportive team committed to providing our patients an excellent standard of care. We are committed to service improvement and staff development through education and training, helping staff to realise their true potential. We work closely with other departments within the trust striving to provide seamless care to our patient population.
Details
* Date posted: 28 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 388‑7730310‑PC&S
* Job locations: Urology Outpatient Department, Paignton Health & Wellbeing Centre, Paignton, TQ33AG
Person Specification
* Essential qualifications: Relevant BSc degree or on degree pathway.
* Desirable qualifications: Urology and/or Oncology degree/specialist practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Urology Outpatient Department, Paignton Health & Wellbeing Centre, Paignton, TQ33AG
Website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
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