Job summary 12 Months Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity available We are recruiting for a Uro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist who wishes to join TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place". You will provide a comprehensive quality service that demonstrates highly specialised clinical knowledge and expertise for the management of patients with Uro-Oncology cancer and their carers/family. Making contact with patients from the time of initial diagnosis to provide practical, psychological and emotional support. Main duties of the job To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment. To work in collaboration with the lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and Mainland, to provide a high quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care To act as an expert resource in providing evidence based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with Uro-Oncology cancers, and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients that are unbiased. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life. To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of Uro-Oncology services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi Disciplinary Team. To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the acute trust and community services within the specialty. Lead the development and implementation of clinical audits and research projects in own specialist area, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with trust governance and clinical guidelines including Peer Review processes. About us Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions. Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 470-24-0111-PL Job locations St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities Your role will be one of the identified leads in the development of nursing practice in your own specialist area, working at an advanced level across the healthcare teams, also as a core member of the Uro-Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). You will be the identified key worker for patients with Uro-Oncology cancers and their families on the IOW and will co-ordinate island patients care throughout their cancer pathway. The post holder will also act as a resource for all health care professionals caring for patients with Uro-Oncology cancers, and work in close collaboration with other cancer specialist nurses in mainland cancer centres, especially Southampton General Hospital (SUHT). You will be required to work across departmental, directorate and Trust boundaries to support the delivery of a patient-centred seamless service. Attached you will find the full Job Description, person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. Job description Job responsibilities Your role will be one of the identified leads in the development of nursing practice in your own specialist area, working at an advanced level across the healthcare teams, also as a core member of the Uro-Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). You will be the identified key worker for patients with Uro-Oncology cancers and their families on the IOW and will co-ordinate island patients care throughout their cancer pathway. The post holder will also act as a resource for all health care professionals caring for patients with Uro-Oncology cancers, and work in close collaboration with other cancer specialist nurses in mainland cancer centres, especially Southampton General Hospital (SUHT). You will be required to work across departmental, directorate and Trust boundaries to support the delivery of a patient-centred seamless service. Attached you will find the full Job Description, person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. Person Specification Experience Essential Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register, with 5 years post basic clinical experience Possession of: Cancer care/palliative care/haematology specialist training/knowledge Evidence of professional development relevant to the speciality To hold an ENB 998 or teaching qualification. To have completed specialist study at level 3. To be in the process of completing a degree or already hold a relevant degree and working at master level qualifications Evidence of continuing professional development and training. Mandatory training up to date To demonstrate a genuine interest in cancer care and knowledge of this speciality, working at an advanced level clinically and managerially A minimum of 3 years professional practice with experience in clinical haematology or oncology, with a sound knowledge of the speciality To demonstrate a genuine interest in cancer care and knowledge of this speciality. Competent in dealing with breaking of significant news to patients and relatives. (see below Communication skills training) Advanced knowledge and a clear understanding of local and national cancer standards, policies and guidance. Accountable for own professional actions underpinned by theory and experience. Desirable To have completed or in process of completing relevant degree or Level 3 study Person Specification Experience Essential Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register, with 5 years post basic clinical experience Possession of: Cancer care/palliative care/haematology specialist training/knowledge Evidence of professional development relevant to the speciality To hold an ENB 998 or teaching qualification. To have completed specialist study at level 3. To be in the process of completing a degree or already hold a relevant degree and working at master level qualifications Evidence of continuing professional development and training. Mandatory training up to date To demonstrate a genuine interest in cancer care and knowledge of this speciality, working at an advanced level clinically and managerially A minimum of 3 years professional practice with experience in clinical haematology or oncology, with a sound knowledge of the speciality To demonstrate a genuine interest in cancer care and knowledge of this speciality. Competent in dealing with breaking of significant news to patients and relatives. (see below Communication skills training) Advanced knowledge and a clear understanding of local and national cancer standards, policies and guidance. Accountable for own professional actions underpinned by theory and experience. Desirable To have completed or in process of completing relevant degree or Level 3 study 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Isle of Wight NHS Trust Address St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)