Urology Oncology CNS

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a motivated Urology Oncology specialist team. We require a nurse who really cares about their contribution to patient care, their working environment, and their colleagues.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be an advanced and experienced practitioner within Urology Cancer Team. They will be accountable for the implementation of Personalised Care in the cohort of patients and will work with the Head of Nursing to implement strategies to improve patient experience and quality of care.

As an Oncology CNS, they will demonstrate that they are working at an advanced level under the ACCEND program.

The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist requires a high degree of personal professional autonomy and making clinical judgements. Taking sole and joint responsibility for the patient and procedure during oncology‑related diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to ensure a successful patient‑based outcome within the acute/community setting, which will require assessment, planning and implementation of treatment.

• Act as the key worker for patients with urology undergoing oncological treatment (Urology Medical Oncology and Urology Clinical Oncology Consultant Team)
• Provide specialist clinical advice on:
  • Treatment modalities (systemic therapies, radiotherapy)
  • Treatment side‑effect management
  • Disease progression and recurrence
• Undertake advanced holistic needs assessments (HNA) and develop personalised care plans.
• Provide clinical support during:
  • Treatment consent and shared decision‑making
  • Transition points from LGT and GSTH and vice versa.
• Provide specialist support for patients with metastases from urology cancer.
• Monitor and elevate red flags and symptoms in the metastatic context promptly to prevent deterioration.
• Support decision‑making around complex treatments and prognosis discussions