Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Macmillan Associate Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

Part-time 27.5 hours per week, permanent post.

Bolton has a well-established Macmillan Uro-Oncology nursing team and we are now looking for a new team member. As a Macmillan Uro-Oncology CNS you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients with urological malignancies receive the highest standard of care and support from the time of diagnosis and throughout the cancer pathway. Working in partnership with our local specialist cancer providers you will manage these patients across the pathways of care.

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic and reliable individual. The successful candidate will have a key specialist role at a senior level to support the organisation in the delivery of Urology cancer care for patients and their families. If this sounds like you then please read on!

Main duties of the job

You will play a fundamental role in contributing to the development and effective delivery of a Specialist Macmillan Urology Cancer Nursing Service, to reflect the evolving health care agenda, developing and maintaining robust working relationships across primary, secondary and tertiary care to ensure a coordinated patient pathway.

The post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families. Experience of working in nurse led clinics is desirable.

You must be keen to face challenges, be well organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review. Helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet local and national standards, as well as ensuring care meets our own Trust values.

In return for your commitment the successful candidate will be offered professional support. You will have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge both in your own clinical practice and as a role model to others.

About us

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications form all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

241-356-S-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification.

A visit to the team would be highly recommended and encouraged.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification.

A visit to the team would be highly recommended and encouraged.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • First level degree in related subject or currently undertaking a Degree Pathway
  • Recognised qualification in Cancer/ Palliative Care
  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Recognised teaching qualification.

Desirable

  • Advanced communications
  • Masters level learning

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience at Band 5 or above
  • Experience in urology and or Cancer care
  • Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit and Research
  • Leadership and management experience.

Skills

Essential

  • IT literate.
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Level 2 Psychological skills training or willing to work towards.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Urology cancer care pathways.
  • Effective team player.
  • Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • First level degree in related subject or currently undertaking a Degree Pathway
  • Recognised qualification in Cancer/ Palliative Care
  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Recognised teaching qualification.

Desirable

  • Advanced communications
  • Masters level learning

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience at Band 5 or above
  • Experience in urology and or Cancer care
  • Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit and Research
  • Leadership and management experience.

Skills

Essential

  • IT literate.
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Level 2 Psychological skills training or willing to work towards.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Urology cancer care pathways.
  • Effective team player.
  • Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.

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).

Additional information

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Macmillan Uro-Oncology CNS

Leah Swift

leah.swift@boltonft.nhs.uk

01204390653

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

241-356-S-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


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