About this role
Job summary
Cancer care is about far more than treatment alone. It's about helping patients navigate uncertainty, making complex decisions feel clearer, and ensuring they never feel alone throughout their journey.
As a Macmillan Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Christie Private Care, you will become a trusted source of expert guidance, support and advocacy for patients and their families. Combining specialist clinical expertise with compassion and personalised care, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
Working within a highly specialised and growing multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse caseload across the urology cancer pathway, caring for patients undergoing surgery, radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapies and other specialist interventions. This varied role offers the opportunity to develop advanced specialist knowledge while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and experience.
The Christie Private Care is a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-renowned cancer expertise and exceptional private patient care. With diagnostics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and specialist support services available on one site, you'll be part of a service committed to delivering seamless, patient-centred care at every stage of the cancer journey.
Main duties of the job
As a Macmillan Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical leadership, support and advocacy for patients throughout their cancer journey. Acting as a key worker across the urology cancer pathway, you will help patients and their families navigate diagnosis, treatment and recovery, ensuring they receive seamless, personalised and compassionate care.
You will:
Manage a specialist caseload of patients with urological cancers, providing continuity of care throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.Undertake holistic assessments and deliver expert clinical advice, education and emotional support to patients and their families.Act as a trusted point of contact, supporting patients to navigate complex treatment decisions and access appropriate services and support.Coordinate care across the multidisciplinary team, working closely with consultants, surgeons, oncologists, allied health professionals and wider healthcare colleagues to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care.Support patients undergoing surgery, radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapies and other specialist urology cancer interventions.Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their individual needs and preferences remain central to all aspects of care delivery.Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, promoting best practice and supporting the education and development of the wider clinical team.
About us
HCA UK is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, delivering exceptional patient care through a network of world-class hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist services. With a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and outstanding patient outcomes, HCA UK cares for patients across a wide range of specialties, supported by some of the country's most respected consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals.
The Christie Private Care is a unique partnership between HCA UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of Europe's leading cancer centres. Located within The Christie campus in Manchester, The Christie Private Care brings together internationally recognised cancer expertise with exceptional private patient services, offering seamless access to diagnostics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapies and specialist supportive care, all on one site.
By combining cutting-edge treatments, advanced technology and a multidisciplinary approach, The Christie Private Care is committed to delivering personalised cancer care tailored to the individual needs of every patient.
At HCA UK, we care about what you care about: delivering exceptional care, developing your expertise and building a career you can be proud of.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role OverviewThe Macmillan Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a highly skilled practitioner who acts as a key worker for patients throughout their cancer pathway, from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and survivorship. The CNS provides expert clinical care, care coordination, education, advocacy and emotional support, ensuring patients and their families receive personalised, holistic and evidence-based care.
Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder will support patients across the urology cancer pathway, helping them to navigate complex treatment journeys while ensuring continuity of care across services and facilities. The CNS serves as a consistent point of contact, empowering patients to make informed decisions and ensuring their individual needs remain central to all aspects of care delivery.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical PracticeAct as a key worker and primary contact for patients throughout their cancer journey, maintaining continuity of care across all treatment settings.Manage a specialist caseload of patients with urological cancers within agreed scope of practice.Coordinate care across the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and seamless patient pathways.Undertake holistic needs assessments at appropriate stages of the patient pathway and develop personalised care plans.Assess physical, psychological, emotional, social and information needs, ensuring patients are signposted to appropriate support services.Support patients, relatives and carers by providing expert advice, education and emotional support throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery.Enable patients to understand complex clinical information and treatment options to support informed decision-making.Promote self-management and stratify patients according to their level of support requirements.Refer patients to internal and external agencies, including charities and support networks, as appropriate.Order, interpret and act upon routine investigations relevant to the specialty, in line with competency and local protocols.Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times in accordance with professional standards.Care Coordination and Patient AdvocacyAdvocate for patients and ensure their views and preferences are represented within treatment planning and decision-making processes.Facilitate communication between patients, consultants, nursing teams, allied health professionals and support services.Ensure smooth transitions between departments, services and healthcare providers.Develop trusting relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals through effective multidisciplinary working.Facilitate and support patient groups and educational initiatives where appropriate.Leadership and Service DevelopmentProvide professional and clinical leadership within the specialist service.Act as a role model, demonstrating excellence in specialist nursing practice.Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of service improvement initiatives.Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and outcome measurement activities.Lead and support delegated projects that enhance service quality, patient experience and clinical outcomes.Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across the service.Escalate concerns relating to patient treatment, safety or quality of care through appropriate channels.Lead or contribute to clinical incident investigations and support dissemination of learning.Education and Professional DevelopmentProvide specialist education and training to healthcare professionals involved in patient care.Contribute to the development of patient education resources and self-management programmes.Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance.Maintain and develop specialist knowledge through continuous professional development, research and evidence-based practice.Keep up to date with developments in urology cancer care and national best practice guidelines.Clinical Governance, Audit and ResearchContribute to the collection and analysis of service activity, outcome and quality data.Participate in audit, research and evaluation activities that support service development.Support the preparation of service reports and performance information.Promote and uphold governance, quality and patient safety standards.Share best practice, audit findings and service developments through presentations and publications where appropriate.Documentation and Record KeepingMaintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records in accordance with NMC requirements and organisational policies.Ensure all clinical documentation reflects assessments, interventions, outcomes and care plans.Adhere to information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements.Infection Prevention and ControlDemonstrate and promote excellent infection prevention and control practices.Assess and manage infection risks within the clinical environment.Ensure appropriate actions are taken to prevent, monitor and control infection.Participate in audit, reporting and learning activities relating to infection prevention and control.Professional ResponsibilitiesPractice in accordance with the NMC Code and all relevant organisational policies and procedures.Maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements.Actively contribute to safeguarding adults, children and vulnerable individuals.Attend mandatory training and participate fully in appraisal and personal development processes.Take responsibility for personal accountability, lifelong learning and maintaining competency within the specialist role.Working RelationshipsThe post holder will work closely with:
Patients, families and carersConsultants and specialist medical teamsNursing colleaguesAllied Health ProfessionalsDiagnostic and support servicesClinical governance and quality teamsCommunity services and external healthcare providersSocial care agencies and specialist support organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Significant post-registration clinical experience. Experience within oncology, cancer services, urology or a related specialist area. Demonstrable experience of managing complex patient pathways. Excellent communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational, prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills. Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Desirable
Specialist qualification or significant experience in urology cancer care. Experience of service development, audit or quality improvement. Teaching and education experience. Evidence of participation in research or innovation projects.
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.
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 HCA Healthcare UK
Address The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)