Uro - Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

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  Provide highly specialised nursing care to patients with urological cancer throughout diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with the patient, family and multidisciplinary team.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Act as a specialist clinical resource, providing expert advice and support to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals across the urology and oncology services.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Coordinate patient care pathways effectively, liaising with urology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Independently review patients, interpret specialist clinical information, arrange appropriate investigations and make clinical management decisions within agreed protocols and scope of practice.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Provide sensitive communication, counselling and psychological support to patients and families, including discussions around diagnosis, disease progression, treatment options and complex or distressing information.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Support patients in making informed decisions by advocating for their preferences, values, dignity, privacy and individual care needs throughout their treatment journey.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Deliver specialist education, training and clinical supervision to nurses, healthcare professionals, patients, families and carers, promoting evidence-based practice and self-management.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Participate in clinical audit, research and data collection, using findings and evidence to improve patient outcomes, service quality and compliance with relevant cancer care standards.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Provide clinical leadership and consultancy within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of guidelines, protocols, care pathways, service improvements and high-quality uro-oncology services.
  
  
  

  
  

Requirements

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  NMBI-registered General Nurse in good standing, with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Clinical Practice with a focus on Urology, or currently working towards the qualification.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Minimum of five years’ post-registration nursing experience, including three to five years’ experience caring for patients within a Urology setting and relevant Oncology experience.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously within the scope of professional practice, applying sound clinical judgement, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Possess strong teaching, leadership and knowledge-sharing abilities, with the capacity to support the development of colleagues and share specialist knowledge in Urology nursing.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, multidisciplinary teams, consultants, senior nursing staff and hospital management.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, while demonstrating leadership, initiative, innovation, flexibility and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently, adapt quickly to change, identify and manage risks, and maintain a high standard of quality and patient safety.
  
  
  

  
  

Benefits