Job summary
The award-winning Urology Diagnostic Team at RMH has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Urology Nurse to join our dynamic nurse-led service as a Diagnostic Nurse Specialist (Band 7) The successful applicant will work with the diagnostic team to provide support, education and advice to patients throughout their diagnostic pathway through to treatment. They will also run the support and information program for patients on active surveillance for low-intermediate risk prostate cancer.You should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in Urology. 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 across both our sites (Chelsea and Sutton).For more information about the role please contact Fiona Mutch on 0207 352 8171 x4898
Main duties of the job
- The CNS will use communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.
- To act as a key worker for a clinical caseload incorporating the responsibilities of the key worker role, working to coordinate care and provide easy and timely access for ongoing support for patients under the guidance of the senior diagnostic team.
- To undertake in-depth discussions about the patients' particular diagnosis, all treatment options, including research based treatments with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise to enable patients to make an informed choice.
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 on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To work to the Nursing and Midwifery Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for nurses and midwives and relevant NMC guidelines.
- To demonstrate continuous evaluation and reflection of own practice and make changes where appropriate.
- To develop creative reasoning, critical thinking, experience and vision to advance care and influence patient outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To work to the Nursing and Midwifery Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for nurses and midwives and relevant NMC guidelines.
- To demonstrate continuous evaluation and reflection of own practice and make changes where appropriate.
- To develop creative reasoning, critical thinking, experience and vision to advance care and influence patient outcomes.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
- Experience of working in Urology (minimum 2 years)
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in urology, cancer or palliative care
- Experience of multiprofessional working
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Urodynamic studies
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of research
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
- Teaching/ assessment and presentation skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Project leadership /management experience
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
- Experience of working in Urology (minimum 2 years)
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in urology, cancer or palliative care
- Experience of multiprofessional working
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Urodynamic studies
Desirable
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of research
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
- Teaching/ assessment and presentation skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License or equivalent
- Project leadership /management experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
