About this role
Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Prostate Cancer team for a energetic and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist working on a permanent contract over part-time hours
This opportunity will look to support our established Prostate Clinical Team in the ongoing care of those diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Working pattern is likely to be Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Main duties of the job
The Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist, will play a vital role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing support of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer and other prostate-related issues. They will work closely with consultants, surgeons, and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centred care, education, and symptom management.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert clinical care and advice to patients throughout the prostate cancer pathway
Coordinate patient care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up
Deliver education and support to patients and their families
Act as a key link between patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team
Contribute to audit, research, and service development initiatives
Audit and data collection of role to provide feedback to Bayer
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusive
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse Degree in healthcare related subject Evidence of Masters level learning Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant specialist subject Advanced Communications Skills training or prepared to work towards Leadership experience
Desirable
MSc Clinical Examination Psychological skills training - level 2 or above Msc Research qualification
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or the specialty Experience of teaching In-depth specialist knowledge Experience of multi-professional working. Leadership and/or Management experience Evidence of advanced communications skills Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable
HNA training Experience of writing policies and procedures Experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist Experience of audit and research Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and it's role across the UK
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
In depth understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice Extensive knowledge of national standards and policies within specialist field. Evidence of continued professional development
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 The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)