Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled nurse to join our existing team of Urology Clinical Nurse Specialists at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in a part time post just under 37 .5 hours. The post holder will need to have experience within Urology pathways and will need to demonstrate extensive leadership skills. The post holder will provide expert clinical and supportive care for patients diagnosed with Urology cancers and work with the Local Multidisciplinary Team and Regional Specialist Multidisciplinary Teams in supporting patients throughout their diagnostic and treatment pathway, providing individualised, compassionate and informed patient care. This is an exciting time for the service with the development of Nurse led Transperineal Biopsy which the post holder will play an integral part in the implementation. Main duties of the job To be responsible for providing appropriate specialist advice, support and education to patients throughout the Urology Cancer pathways, from diagnosis to treatment end. To play a pivotal role within the Urology Cancer team providing: specialist information; high quality care; assessment, advice and support for those patients on a suspected Urology cancer pathway having investigative procedures and eventual diagnosis and treatment of an Urology cancer. This will extend to their families / carers and other Health Care Professionals both internal and external to the Trust, which will promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework. They will provide guidance, supervision and training to peers and junior members of staff. To ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised by establishing strong communication links with specialist multidisciplinary teams at Wirral and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre To ensure that national cancer targets are met along the patients pathway; alerting appropriate personnel to preventing potential breaches. About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 370-NAM7CS-725-A Job locations Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane, Warrington WA5 1QG Warrington WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for providing appropriate specialist advice, support and education to patients throughout the Urology Cancer pathways, from diagnosis to treatment end. To play a pivotal role within the Urology Cancer team providing: specialist information; high quality care; assessment, advice and support for those patients on a suspected Urology cancer pathway having investigative procedures and eventual diagnosis and treatment of an Urology cancer. This will extend to their families / carers and other Health Care Professionals both internal and external to the Trust, which will promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework. They will provide guidance, supervision and training to peers and junior members of staff. To ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised by establishing strong communication links with specialist multidisciplinary teams at Wirral and Clatterbridge Cancer CentreTo ensure that national cancer targets are met along the patients pathway; alerting appropriate personnel to preventing potential breaches. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for providing appropriate specialist advice, support and education to patients throughout the Urology Cancer pathways, from diagnosis to treatment end. To play a pivotal role within the Urology Cancer team providing: specialist information; high quality care; assessment, advice and support for those patients on a suspected Urology cancer pathway having investigative procedures and eventual diagnosis and treatment of an Urology cancer. This will extend to their families / carers and other Health Care Professionals both internal and external to the Trust, which will promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework. They will provide guidance, supervision and training to peers and junior members of staff. To ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised by establishing strong communication links with specialist multidisciplinary teams at Wirral and Clatterbridge Cancer CentreTo ensure that national cancer targets are met along the patients pathway; alerting appropriate personnel to preventing potential breaches. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN, Educated to degree level, evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Transperineal biopsy training, Advanced Communication skills training, Clinical Examinations skills Experience Essential Qualified for at least 2 years, Current experience in Urology cancer, experience of implementing change Skills Essential oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives in a variety of settings. oExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication oAble to analyse data and provide written reports. o IT skills. oAble to manage work autonomously, within broad clinical parameters. oKnowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area. oAble to present information to professional groups. oAble to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. oIn conjunction with other clinical colleagues, develop and plan specialised care pathways for patients. oAbility to clinically lead and influence staff oAble to perform advanced clinical skills within the Trust Policy framework. oAssertive. oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues. oAbility to manage own workloado Desirable Holistic Needs Assessment Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN, Educated to degree level, evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Transperineal biopsy training, Advanced Communication skills training, Clinical Examinations skills Experience Essential Qualified for at least 2 years, Current experience in Urology cancer, experience of implementing change Skills Essential oAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives in a variety of settings. oExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication oAble to analyse data and provide written reports. o IT skills. oAble to manage work autonomously, within broad clinical parameters. oKnowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area. oAble to present information to professional groups. oAble to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. oIn conjunction with other clinical colleagues, develop and plan specialised care pathways for patients. oAbility to clinically lead and influence staff oAble to perform advanced clinical skills within the Trust Policy framework. oAssertive. oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues. oAbility to manage own workloado Desirable Holistic Needs Assessment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane, Warrington WA5 1QG Warrington WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)