Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for a Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6 within the already established Urology Cancer Nursing team.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as an advocate for Patient care, providing seamless and timely management for Patients who are diagnosed with a Urological Cancer. This fast-paced and varied role requires an individual who shows a methodical approach to Patient assessment who will work alongside the Band 7 CNS and the wider team to support Patients, providing an individualised plan of care, delivering a high-quality service and ensuring the service is accessible and available to give advice and clinical expertise to both Patients and other Health Care Professionals. This is an 11-month fixed term/secondment opportunity and we are looking for an individual to gain experience within a site-specific Cancer Nursing team, who is caring and shows enthusiasm.
The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with both Patients and the wider MDT whilst working cohesively within the Urology cancer Nursing Team. This unique opportunity requires you to be committed, organised and an excellent communicator both verbal and written and must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. We are keen to invite to interview Nurses who encompass the above and meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Main Duties of the Job
The main purpose of the role will be to provide personalised support for Patients diagnosed with a Urological Cancer. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Nurse working at Band 5/6 with a keen interest in Cancer services. You must be able to show the ability to provide specialist holistic support and treatment whilst coordinating services and personalising the cancer pathway for Patients from diagnosis, through treatment. You will work closely with the wider team and must be able to forge good working relations. Act as an advocate for Patient care, be able to liaise with multiple professionals across both TRFT and other partners. We would welcome informal discussion with all candidates prior to application/interview.
Interviews to take place 24th April 2025.
About Us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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From the 09 April 2025, we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles.
Date Posted: 27 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 11 months
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: C9165-25-03-034
Job Locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Job Description and Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
* Risk management awareness
* Awareness of local and national guidelines
Experience Essential
* Demonstrable relevant post-registration experience of working within Urology/cancer services
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of working alongside other MDT colleagues in supporting patients.
Desirable
* Experience of teaching
* Experience of audit and research
* Experience of using different information systems i.e. Meditech/ICE/PSA Tracker
* Experience of data collection/analysis
Qualifications Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
* Degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway.
* Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
* Non-Medical Prescribing
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Employer's Website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/
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