About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our well-established Urology Nurse Specialist team. This post enables us to expand our Clinical Nursing Team to develop and improve care for urological patients.
The post holder will work, as part of the multidisciplinary team providing diagnosis, treatment and management of various urological conditions. Some post registration experience is required, including experience in the area of urology.
We welcome applications from trained nurses with excellent communication and organisational skills, who offer a proactive approach to improving the urology patient's experience. Using your clinical knowledge and skills you will provide advice and support to Urology patients across our two hospital sites.
We require a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Clinical Nurse Specialist to work as part of our multidisciplinary team. Applications for part time hours will be considered, please note your reasons for part time working as part of your supporting statement. Occasional weekend and evening working may be required.
Main duties of the job
This role supports people with prostate and other urological cancers by giving expert nursing care.
You will work closely with doctors and other health professionals to help plan and deliver treatment.
Most of your time will be spent working directly with patients, helping them understand their care and making sure their needs are met.
You will also help train other nurses and staff, sharing your knowledge and skills.
The role includes helping to improve services and making sure care is safe and up to date.
You will be part of a team that supports patients through all stages of their illness, including treatment and recovery.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Considerable post registration experience Diploma/Degree or willing to work towards
Desirable
Experience of leadership
Skills Essential
Knowledge of speciality Evidence of supporting others Dynamic / well motivated / organised
Desirable
Flexible working approach Time management skills
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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)