Overview
Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) opportunity within the Prostate Cancer team to support the Self Supported Management (SSM) programme. The role provides clinical expertise and guidance to help patients manage consequences of cancer during treatment and beyond.
Responsibilities
* Specialist Clinical Care: Deliver advanced assessment, support, and evidence-based interventions for patients across the prostate cancer pathway, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
* SSM Programme Leadership: Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the SSM programme, supporting patient empowerment, personalised care planning, and long-term self-management.
* Patient and Family Education: Provide clear information and guidance to promote self-care, shared decision-making, and improved quality of life.
* Professional Leadership: Act as a role model, mentor, and educator for nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of prostate cancer care.
* Service Improvement: Use patient outcomes, audit, and feedback to evaluate and improve the SSM programme and wider prostate cancer services.
* Collaborative Working: Build strong links across hospital and community teams to ensure smooth care transitions and coordinated support.
* Governance and Safety: Support clinical governance processes to maintain safe, effective, and patient-centred practice.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust provides highly specialist cancer care to a population across Cheshire and Merseyside and surrounding areas. The organisation is committed to improving care, treatment and patient outcomes through collaboration with regional academic and healthcare partners.
Details
Date posted: 03 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Location: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential – Registered General Nurse
* Degree in healthcare related subject
* Evidence of Masters level learning
* Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant specialist subject
* Advanced Communications Skills training or prepared to work towards
* Recognised Leadership qualification
* Desirable – MSc Clinical Examination
* Psychological skills training - level 2 or above
* MSc Research qualification
* Experience Essential – Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in cancer, palliative care or within the speciality
* Experience of teaching
* In-depth specialist knowledge
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
* Leadership and/or Management experience
* Evidence of advanced communications skills
* Ability to lead and influence change
* Desirable – HNA training
* Experience of writing policies and procedures
* Experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
* Experience of audit and research
* Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK
Knowledge & Expertise
* In depth understanding of evidence-based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice
* Extensive knowledge of national standards and policies within the specialist field
* Evidence of continued professional development
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check information and UK registration requirements are noted as part of the application process. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral, Clatterbridge Road, Wirral, CH63 4JY
Employer's website: https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/
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