Employer Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Cheltenham General Hospital
Town Cheltenham
Salary £46,148 - £52,809 (pa pro rata if part-time)
Salary period Yearly
Closing 09/04/2025 23:59
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 7
Band 7
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 7 (30 hours a week)
The role of the Cancer Nurse Specialist in Urology is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional practice along with leadership and management experiences. 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 an expert 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? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Urology.
Main duties of the job
1. Assesses patients, plans and implements care, provides specialist advice; maintains associated records.
2. Works as a specialist for patients with suspected or diagnosed urological cancers.
3. Provides specialist education and training to other staff, patients and carers.
4. Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.
5. Provides psychological support to patients and their families, including breaking bad news of a cancer diagnosis or disease progression on a regular basis. This will include undertaking the Holistic Needs Assessments at appropriate stages in the patient’s pathway.
6. Communicates with a range of other staff of all disciplines, acting as a highly specialist resource including liaison with health care providers both within and outside of the Trust regarding diagnosis and treatment advice. This includes referral to other professionals e.g. Oncologists, for continuation of patient care, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Working for our organisation
The Urology Team consists of 13 Consultants, 8 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 Cancer Support Workers along with a specialist administrative team to support the patient journey and experience. This has been enhanced by the move to a new Urology Department on Alstone Clinic. In addition, within the urology team we have nurse practitioners, surgical care practitioners and our specialised ward based in Cheltenham.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
* Counselling Skills module/ Psychological Support module
* Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area (Urology - cancer)
* Previous experience as a Band 6 CNS (Cancer/Urology Care)
* Able to promote patient safety by undertaking comprehensive risk assessments and action plans, supporting Urology Clinical Governance processes
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Level 7 Post Grad Diploma/Master’s Degree within relevant speciality or commitment to work towards
* Recognised management/leadership course, or equivalent level of skill gained through experience or commitment to work towards
* Urology Care module
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary. Please contact ghn-tr.recruitment@nhs.net for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance. As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at ghn-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel. To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at ghn-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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