About this role
Job summary
The Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a key member of the Urology Multidisciplinary Cancer Team, providing specialist nursing care, support and coordination for patients diagnosed with urological cancers. Working across the cancer pathway, the post holder will act as a key worker, delivering personalised care from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up and survivorship.
The post holder will manage a defined caseload, undertake specialist assessments, provide nurse-led consultations, coordinate complex patient pathways and ensure timely access to investigations, treatment and supportive care services. Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to improving patient outcomes, service development, quality improvement, education and research
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist nursing care, advice and support to patients with urological cancer and their families throughout the cancer pathway. Coordinate and manage a defined caseload, acting as a key worker to ensure continuity and excellence of care. Undertake nurse-led clinics using face-to-face, telephone and virtual consultation methods. Assess, monitor and manage the physical, psychological and supportive care needs of patients receiving cancer treatment and follow-up care. Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, primary care and community teams to ensure seamless patient care. Support multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and contribute to timely cancer pathway management. Facilitate referrals to specialist and supportive care services as required. Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise electronic patient systems effectively. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement, education and research activities. Support the delivery of personalised care, living with and beyond cancer initiatives, and remote monitoring programmes.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Practice
Deliver specialist assessment, care planning, treatment support and follow-up for patients with urological cancers. Provide expert advice on diagnosis, treatment options, symptom management, surveillance and supportive care. Monitor patients throughout treatment pathways and identify those requiring urgent review or escalation. Support patients to make informed decisions regarding their care and treatment options. Support patients living with and beyond cancer through education, self-management and survivorship initiatives. Care Coordination and Pathway Management Manage and prioritise an autonomous clinical caseload. Coordinate investigations, appointments, treatment pathways and follow-up arrangements. Ensure timely referrals to diagnostic, treatment and supportive care services. Act as a key worker and patient advocate throughout the cancer pathway. Facilitate smooth transitions between inpatient, outpatient, community and primary care services. Communication and Patient Support Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives and healthcare professionals. Provide telephone, virtual and face-to-face consultations. Develop therapeutic relationships with patients experiencing distress, uncertainty or anxiety. Liaise effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team and external healthcare providers. Facilitate access to psychological support, palliative care, rehabilitation and voluntary sector services where appropriate. Professional Practice Maintain specialist knowledge of urological cancer management and evidence-based practice. Work within the NMC Code, national cancer guidance, Trust policies and professional standards. Participate in continuing professional development and specialist cancer education. Maintain professional accountability and practise within recognised levels of competence. Service Improvement and Quality Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the development and review of clinical guidelines, pathways and standard operating procedures. Support implementation of national cancer strategies and local service developments. Contribute to the collection and reporting of service performance and activity data. Education, Leadership and Research Provide education and support to staff, students and colleagues. Share specialist knowledge across the multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development processes. Contribute to research activity and implementation of evidence-based practice. Information Management Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records. Utilise electronic patient records, cancer databases and clinical information systems effectively. Ensure compliance with information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements. Professional Autonomy Work independently within agreed professional boundaries. Make clinical decisions based on assessment findings, specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice. Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and seek senior support when required. Prioritise workload effectively in response to changing service and patient demands.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Professional knowledge about urology or oncology or cancer either acquired through courses or experiences gained. (A/I)
Desirable
Level 2 psychology / Level 3 in communication or willingness to work towards (A) To work alongside the ACCEND framework to become a competent cancer nurse. (A) Recognised teaching qualification (A)
Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential
Provide specialist care to patients and relatives. Assessing planning, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care (A/I) Ability and commitment to develop clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills to an enhanced level (A/I) Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and professionals. (A/I) Good organisation and time management skills to manage and prioritise workload. (A/I) Competent IT skills and ability to utilise electronic patient systems. (A)
Desirable
Ability to undertake autonomous nurse-led clinics with appropriate support and supervision. (A/I)
Experience Essential
Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team (A/I)
Desirable
Experience of previous work in an acute healthcare setting. (A)
Personal Qualities Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (A/I) High standard of record keeping and documentation (I) Demonstrates resilience when working with distressing and emotionally challenging circumstances. (I)
Desirable
Commitment to delivering high quality care and continuous service improvement (A/I)
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS105NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)