Clinical Nurse Specialist Urology - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Urology Team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

This post will enable the successful applicant to join a well-established, enthusiastic and motivated clinical team. There will be the opportunity to engage in further training and development to support the individual's educational needs within the role.

The post holder will work alongside the Urology Nurses as a member of the Urology Nursing Team to provide a quality service for patients with cancer. The service will be based on a framework of knowledge and experience within the field of urology and oncology medicine., The post holder will work as a member of the Urology multi-disciplinary team within the secondary care setting. The post holder will autonomously liaise with patients, carers, consultants, GP's and related therapists providing information, Holistic Needs Assessments, supporting the health promotion and support for patients with early urological cancer from diagnosis and at every stage throughout their complex urological cancer pathway.

The post holder will work closely with the Urology Nursing team providing cover for specific clinical commitments such as MDT meetings, clinic sessions and telephone advice. As a member of the Urology multi-disciplinary team, you will be expected to undertake Advanced Communication Skills training in order to facilitate clinics and provide holistic assessment and psychological support to our cancer patients and their carers.

To ensure expert psychological and clinical support for patients and their relatives/carers with referral to psychological support as appropriate to implement a recovery package for patients, for patients living with and beyond cancer.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons., Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.