• The CNS will work effectively as an autonomous practitioner and as a core member of the multidisciplinary team within the Urology/Oncology service to provide the highest possible standards of care for patients with urological cancer.
• The Urology/Oncology CNS will have the experience or be trained to run Nurse Led clinics which may include Hyperthermic MMC & BCG , electronic holistic needs assessment clinics and will provide support to the Medical Oncology service.
• Provide excellent nursing care, utilising skills and competencies for patients with Urological cancer.
• Ensuring that the Uro/Oncology patients and their families are fully informed and supported by performing holistic needs assessments.
• To support the metastatic patients working closely with the Medical Oncology & Oncology Consultants.
• To run Nurse Led clinics for the Uro/Oncology CNS service.
• To provide cover for the Uro/Oncology CNS service.

Main duties of the job

• Using the views of patients and carers, the CNS will work under the direction of the the Lead Urology Nurse, the Lead Cancer Nurse and the consultants to improve the care of patients, provide specialist help and support to their families and carers and to act as advocate by providing information which leads to informing patient choice.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Urology or Oncology Nurse to work with in an established team.
• We are looking for a dedicated and passionate nurse who will support the patients and their family/carers on the wards and in the outpatient setting.
• You will need to be able to demonstrate an expert level of skill and knowledge in the field of Urology and or Oncology with at least 2 years relevant experience.
• This post requires a nurse who not only is an autonomous practitioner but can also work well within a team. You are expected to cover cross sites- (SGH and Queen Mary's Roehampton).
• If you think you can bring your own dynamic perspective to this important area of nursing please apply.

About us

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of: A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system.

One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognized programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.

The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.

The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nurse (Adult) on MNC register
• Degree Nursing
• Mentorship
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• 2 years urology experience
• 2 years Oncology experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs
• Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources
• Able to manage case load

Desirable

• Experience in audits/data base updates
• Service improvement experience
• Advanced decision making skills
• Physical Assessment skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant demonstrable experience in Urology
• Leadership and management experience
• Ability to teach patients or carers

Desirable

• Experience of delivering presentations
• Experience in service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of urological conditions
• Training and teaching in formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk
• Knowledge of research /data collection /projects

Other

Essential

• Understands the importance of developing self and others
• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
• Motivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality
• Team player

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University NHS Trust

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

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