Job summary We have got an exciting opportunity for a band 6 developmental role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic band 6 nurse, who would like to develop into band 7 Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will be joining a fantastic nursing team, who will support your development. Serving a population of over 930,000 the Trust's cancer activity is comparable to designated cancer centres, so if you thrive on a challenge and feel you can make a real difference to the care of cancer patients, this post maybe for you. As a Urology Cancer nurse you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients with prostate, bladder, renal and testicular malignancies receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway. Main duties of the job We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual, with excellent organisational skills and relevant post registration experience. We require someone who is passionate to learn and develop their skills to become an independent Uro-Oncology CNS, with good communication skills being essential. You must have RGN level 1 with a first degree and be committed to undertaking further study. Your education and professional development will be actively supported by both the Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support. You will be supported by an extensive team of Macmillan CNS's who care for patients across all of the specialities. You will be based primarily at the Northwick Park Hospital site and expected to work at Central Middlesex Hospital as part of the service needs. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UKo St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel diseaseo Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospiceo Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Annum including High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8029MF-C Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential First level nursing registration at degree level Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality or willing to complete (eg. Urology or Cancer Course) Evidence of continued professional development Teaching / Mentorship Qualification Ability to complete set competencies to attain a clinical nurse specialist role within 12 months Desirable Advanced communication skills qualification Level 2 psychology skills training Knowledge & Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at band 6 (ideally within the Urology service or cancer service). Previous experience of teaching and supporting the patients Experience of multi-professional working Desirable Experience of audit. Ability to deal with complex clinical scenarios Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential First level nursing registration at degree level Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality or willing to complete (eg. Urology or Cancer Course) Evidence of continued professional development Teaching / Mentorship Qualification Ability to complete set competencies to attain a clinical nurse specialist role within 12 months Desirable Advanced communication skills qualification Level 2 psychology skills training Knowledge & Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at band 6 (ideally within the Urology service or cancer service). Previous experience of teaching and supporting the patients Experience of multi-professional working Desirable Experience of audit. Ability to deal with complex clinical scenarios 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)