Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist

The post holder will work as part of a team comprising: 12 consultants, 7 Clinical nurse specialists and a team of dedicated urology staff based in the Urology unit at Stepping Hill Hospital.

The post holder will support the urology CNS team in the care and management of urology patients, particularly in respect of developing pathways and clinics for cancer conditions and treatments.

The successful candidate can look forward to working within a friendly, supportive environment. Professional development and training are supported within the team structure

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Head Nurse and clinical team will deliver the modernisation agenda within their clinical setting.
• Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for own professional development
• Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
• Lead on the development and delivery of Cancer Urology care and conditions, education and training for patients and staff.
• Provide clinical leadership and line management of staff if appropriate, ensuring the delivery of the highest professional standards through staff development and individual performance appraisal/review.
• Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour, which are consistent with Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and requirements
• Actively contribute to, and support agreed developments within the Business Group, relevant to specialty
• Provide proactive case management to patients and their carer/s by regular holistic assessment determined by individual circumstances to identify needs.
• Provide expert nursing advice and support to other Health Care Professionals (HCP)
• Refer on or signpost to other sources for support.
  
  

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Denise Elson Job title: Band 7 Urology CNS Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 419 5697