The award-winning Urology Diagnostic Team at RMH has a National reputation for high quality patient care, education and research.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Urology Nurse to join our dynamic nurse-led and delivered service as a Urology Diagnostic ANP (Band 8a).

The successful applicant will use advanced clinical assessment skills such as physical assessment, flexible cystoscopy, prostate biopsy and ultrasound to diagnose patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway direct from GP.

You should have experience in Urology (benign or cancer). You should have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner, be able to prioritise and organise your workload and work under pressure.

You will be expected to work flexibly across both our sites (Chelsea and Sutton).

For more information about the role please contact Fionnuala Croft or Justyna Sobziak or Netty Kinsella on 0207 352 8171 x4898

Main duties of the job

The ANP is an experienced registered nurse that uses advanced assessment and diagnostic skills in the management of patients referred with a possible diagnosis of urological cancer. Diagnostic processes include: Physical assessment, Consent, Review of Imaging, Transperineal biopsies under either general or local anaesthetic, Ultrasound and flexible cystoscopy.

Taking prostate biopsies and flexible cystoscopy requires development of a highly specialist skill and the use of specialist equipment. The training of junior doctors and senior nurses in these skills is also an important part of this role. The role will require delivery of a comprehensive urology diagnostic pathway for patients suspected of having a urological cancer.

In summary, the post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of the nurse led urology cancer diagnostic service, and the management of patients on this pathway up to the point of diagnosis and the onward referral/liaison with other services (e.g. Clinical/Medical Oncology).

There is an expectation that the post holder will be involved in service development, research, teaching and education commitments and will have a willingness to develop oneself and promote the Trust through attendance and contribution at national and international forums.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

Clinical Expert Practice

Receive and review all prostate 2WW referrals into the urology department and triage appropriately.

Perform a physical assessment including obtaining a clinical history, conducting the

physical examination and assessment of psychological well-being in order to make a diagnosis (having undertaken a physical assessment skills course at level 4)

Request diagnostic tests (blood tests, CXR, echocardiography, cytology, MRI, CT, PET) as appropriate and in keeping with Urology Diagnostic guidelines

To check blood and urine parameters as well as physical status are within safe operating limits for prostate biopsy and flexible cystoscopy

To direct and use the results of specialist investigations (e.g. blood tests, XR, MRI, CT) to assist formulation of diagnosis and plan patient management.

To independently obtain signed patient consent prior to a procedure

To independently receive patient referrals utilising highly developed expert knowledge, diagnostic and clinical skills to carry out Transperineal prostate biopsy and/or flexible cystoscopy in a safe and timely manner.

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Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
• First level degree
• Evidence of CPD
• Be willing to undertake Trust ANP role development or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
• Experience of working in Urology (minimum 5 years - benign or cancer)
• Physical Assessment skills course - Level 6

Desirable

• Research qualification
• Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
• Experience of working in benign urology
• MSc

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience, at Band 7 or above, in benign urology or urology cancer
• Experience of multiprofessional working
• Experience of Audit
• Leadership and management experience
• Evidence of advanced communication skills
• Teaching/assessment and presentation skills

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of research
• Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

• IT literate
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible attitude to working
• Understands the safeguarding of vulnerable
• Flexible cystoscopy/prostate biopsy and/or ultrasound

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License or equivalent
• Project leadership /management experience
• Leadership and motivational skills

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

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