About this role
Job summary We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join the Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team in a pivotal role across the prostate and bladder cancer pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
This post is fixed term for 12 months.
Main duties of the job The role requires an organised, proactive individual who is confident working independently and under supervision, and who is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. The jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will provide highly specialised nursing advice and care to adults diagnosed with prostate and bladder cancers- Focussing particularly on Frailty and patient/staff education.
The job holder will contribute to the development of the speciality service in collaboration with the wider MDT as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic, motivated and forward thinking Nurse to join the Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) service based at the Paul Sykes Centre.
This is a unique role for an experienced nurse with a passion for service development, innovation and improving outcomes for patients with prostate and bladder cancers. The post holder will work collaboratively with the CNS team, multidisciplinary colleagues and key stakeholders across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to support and deliver key service improvement projects aligned with national cancer strategies and local priorities.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving forward quality improvement initiatives such as frailty, enhancing patient pathways and supporting the ongoing development of the service- this will include staff and patient education. As well as identifying areas for improvement, implementing evidence-based changes, and evaluating outcomes to ensure high standards of patient-centred care. The individual will have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, alongside a strong clinical background in oncology or urology nursing. Experience in project work, staff and patient education, clinical pathways, audit, service improvement will be essential.
A key aspect of the role will be setting up new services and supporting the development and delivery of education for both patients and staff. This includes contributing to structured teaching programmes, developing patient information resources, and promoting best practice across the multidisciplinary team to enhance knowledge and consistency of care within urology services.
What you will bring to the role Key Responsibilities
Support the implementation, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the multidisciplinary team. Implement nurse and patient education Conduct Audit work Ensure effective communication and seamless care coordination across the cancer pathway. Set up new services- Development of service Maintain a safe, effective clinical environment that promotes high standards of patient care. Act on own initiative within defined competency boundaries to achieve planned outcomes. Practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, professional standards, and statutory requirements. Work flexibly across ward, clinical department, or community settings as required. Comply with PPE requirements appropriate to the clinical setting, including prolonged use of face masks where necessary. Stock ordering and stock taking About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)