Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well established Renal CNS team at the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre .We are a regional Renal Cancer centre and accept oncology referrals from a large geographical area offering a variety of oncological treatments. We are seeking and enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced oncology nurse to complement our growing CNS team. We are looking for a team-player who can be adaptable and responsive in the management of this vast patient group who can have acute clinical needs.
The key purpose of the Renal Clinical Nurse Specialist is to work autonomously alongside our established CNS and Care co-ordinator to co-ordinate the delivery of a comprehensive and holistic Renal cancer service within the Trust.
The CNS will provide support/key worker status to Renal cancer patients and their families/carers from diagnosis and throughout their pathway. With the support of the MDT, the post holder will endeavour to provide a patient focused service, offering holistic assessment, specialist support and information and provide psychological support as necessary.
The successful post holder will be responsible for the development of innovative nursing practice and the provision of specialist advice within their field, implementing personalised care to enhance the patient experience, including a Nurse - led clinic assessing patients undergoing treatment.
Main duties of the job
Full time substantive role, to provide a holistic, patient - focused service delivering evidence based information and advice to patients with renal cancer, supporting them and their families throughout treatment and ongoing care.
To work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team providing expert advice and education.
To act as 'key worker' within the multidisciplinary team, taking a central role coordinating individual patients care; promoting continuity through the treatment modalities, and to provide patients with a primary point of contact for information and advice.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,008 to £56,908 a year Per annum (pro rata part time) inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-SB-EMF18920
Job locations
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
To provide a holistic, patient - focused service delivering evidence based information and advice to patients with renal cancer, run a nurse led clinic assessing patients fitness to continue with treatment, supporting them and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
To work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team providing expert advice and education.
To act as 'key worker' within the multidisciplinary team, taking a central role coordinating individual patients care; promoting continuity through the treatment modalities, and to provide patients with a primary point of contact for information and advice
Previous CNS experience in is desirable however, a developmental role will be considered for the right candidate.
For further information or informal visit please contactLucie Broome, lead CNS for Renal Cancers, ext 2055luciebroome@nhs.net
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
To provide a holistic, patient - focused service delivering evidence based information and advice to patients with renal cancer, run a nurse led clinic assessing patients fitness to continue with treatment, supporting them and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
To work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team providing expert advice and education.
To act as 'key worker' within the multidisciplinary team, taking a central role coordinating individual patients care; promoting continuity through the treatment modalities, and to provide patients with a primary point of contact for information and advice
Previous CNS experience in is desirable however, a developmental role will be considered for the right candidate.
For further information or informal visit please contactLucie Broome, lead CNS for Renal Cancers, ext 2055luciebroome@nhs.net
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse
* First Degree
* Recent post-registration qualification (s) or equivalent experience in Renal Care
* Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past two years
Desirable
* Teaching qualification/teaching/ mentorship certificate
* Counselling Qualification
* Master's degree (or working towards) in Advanced Nursing/Oncology
* Management qualification
Knowledge Essential
* 2 years' experience at Band 6 or above within the field of renal care
* Team management and service development experience
* Can demonstrate up to date clinical competence
* Publication of research/audit
* Clinical audit
Desirable
* Evidence of advance skills in practice
* Evidence of advanced research based skills in clinical practice
* Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as clinical risk, management and complaints handling
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse
* First Degree
* Recent post-registration qualification (s) or equivalent experience in Renal Care
* Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past two years
Desirable
* Teaching qualification/teaching/ mentorship certificate
* Counselling Qualification
* Master's degree (or working towards) in Advanced Nursing/Oncology
* Management qualification
Knowledge Essential
* 2 years' experience at Band 6 or above within the field of renal care
* Team management and service development experience
* Can demonstrate up to date clinical competence
* Publication of research/audit
* Clinical audit
Desirable
* Evidence of advance skills in practice
* Evidence of advanced research based skills in clinical practice
* Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as clinical risk, management and complaints handling
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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