Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6

The role of the Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional practice. Excellent communication skills and self-awareness are required for your own and others well-being. The post holder will be able to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously. The post holder will be an effective core member of the Urology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, acting as a specialist practitioner within the Urology team demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge in the management of patients with urological diseases and their physical and emotional care.

With opportunities to enhance and develop your leadership and clinical experience, you'll help shape our service into the Centre of Excellence it aspires to be. Ready to take the next step in your career?, The post holder will deliver the following:

• Be present at clinical appointments, where patients are receiving a cancer diagnosis, offering additional support and guidance in the early stages and throughout the whole of their pathway
• Provide holistic support for patients.
• Allow the CNS to offer support to patients in inpatient settings
• Make improvements from both national and local drivers
• Ensure patients concerns and questions are answered in a timely manner

The Urology Team consists of 13 Consultants, 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2 RAPID prostate Nurses and 3 Cancer Support Workers along with a specialist administrative team to support the patient journey and experience. In addition, within the urology team we have nurse practitioners, surgical care practitioners and our specialised ward based in Cheltenham.