Detailed job description and main responsibilities To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, working with advanced autonomy in line with national prostate cancer guidelines, BHFT policies, and the NMC Code of Conduct. To deliver evidence-based nursing care, using professional judgement and experience to make safe, well-informed clinical decisions. To carry out holistic assessments using a range of methods, forming valid, reliable, and person-centred conclusions that appropriately manage risk and reflect the patient's needs, context, and culture. To receive and assess patient referrals using highly developed clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and expertise, initiating appropriate diagnostic and treatment pathways. To support nurse-led clinics, including coordinating diagnostic investigations and assisting with targeted prostate biopsies. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering specialist investigations for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. To work alongside the ANP for Prostate, advising the multidisciplinary team on nursing practice and the nursing contribution to patient care, including attendance at the weekly MDT meeting. Further information available in Job Description Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse, with degree or equivalent level of experience Demonstrate evidence of ability to study at Level 7 (either previous Level 6 or Level 7 study) Commitment to studying for any required training needed Non-medical Prescriber Post-registration qualification in specialist area Teaching and assessing Experience Essential criteria Relevant clinical experience within Urology Experience with Urology cancers Experience in co-ordinating patient workload Knowledge Essential criteria Communication skills- written/verbal Able to analyse data and provide written reports Excellent understanding and awareness of confidentiality Confidence in own knowledge base and understanding of when to seek guidance Desirable criteria Knowledge of common treatments in Prostate cancer Personal skills Essential criteria Ability to recognize and analyse complex situations, utilizing decision-making skills to take appropriate action Ability to recognize own limitations, working within scope of practice, acting on feedback from clinical supervisors when required Team focused/player Ability to work under pressure Computer literate Excellent oral and written communication skills Aligned to the Trust values Desirable criteria Evidence of delivering educational teaching Demonstration of leadership in clinical practice Previous experience of managing a team Other Essential criteria Open/Reflective/Warm Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable Flexible approach to work and able to work 5 days per week (Monday - Friday) Ability to prioritise own workload Willingness to work at both hospitals sites. It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges