Clinical Nurse Specialist Urology – Band 6
Join the Urology Team at East Cheshire NHS Trust as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care to individuals with urological cancer. This role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, advanced communication and psychological support, and a proactive approach to the full cancer pathway.
Key Information
* Hours per week: 30 (to be worked over 4 days)
* Disability & DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS required; the cost is payable by the successful candidate. Overseas police clearance may be necessary if you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years.
* Visa & Sponsorship: Graduate visa holders must have at least 6 months remaining at the start of employment. Non‑UK or Irish applicants should check eligibility for sponsorship.
Job Responsibilities
* Work autonomously with patients, carers, consultants, GP’s and therapists, providing information, holistic needs assessments, and health‑promotion support for early urological cancer patients throughout their pathway.
* Provide cover for MDT meetings, clinic sessions and telephone advice as part of the Urology multi‑disciplinary team.
* Undertake Advanced Communication Skills training to facilitate clinics, holistic assessment and psychological support for patients and carers.
* Refer patients and relatives to appropriate psychological support services and implement a recovery package for those living with and beyond cancer.
* Actively support the development of the Urology Nursing Team, including mentoring, supervision and facilitating training opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
* Degree level (level 6) education.
* Relevant clinical courses and evidence of continued professional development.
* Post‑registration education in Cancer/Palliative Care/Specialty within 6 months of commencing the post (or already completed).
* Evidence of Masters level study, if applicable.
* Teaching and Assessing Certificate / Mentorship experience.
* Advanced Communication and Psychological level 2 training.
Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge of cancer terminology, pathways and treatments.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of an effective multidisciplinary team.
* Strong organisational, prioritising and delegation skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Capability to support people with life‑changing news.
* Data interpretation skills to inform practice improvement.
* Ability to motivate and support staff.
* Working knowledge of the current NHS Cancer agenda.
* Willingness to undertake additional training and undertake subjective experience.
Experience
* Significant post‑registration experience (Band 5 or higher) within a relevant specialty.
* Multi‑professional working experience.
* Mentoring/supervising experience.
* Experience of managing change.
* Experience of audit and research.
* Leadership and management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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