Job summary
Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist
Department: Cancer Services
Fixed-term/Secondment until August 2026
Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our well-established uro-oncology specialist nursing team. We are looking for a proficient dedicated nurse, with urology experience and an interest in patients with urological cancers.
The successful applicant will be able to offer care and support to patients across the urology cancer pathway, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The nurse will be able to utilise appropriate health promotion to initiate patient tailored supportive holistic care. There will also be an opportunity to develop and support nurse led clinics.
The nurse should have a good urological knowledge base and be able to apply this to clinical practice. This post requires a nurse that is able to work both independently and within a team. In addition, the nurse will be required to support the multi-disciplinary team and urology lead, they will contribute towards continued service development.
If you are reliable, flexible, self-motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, then this position could well be right for you.
Interview date: W/C 04.08.2025
Main duties of the job
- To assist the site specific Advanced Nurse practitioner of the site specific MDT in providing information and support to individuals Urology malignancies and their families through the holistic assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of care.
- To ensure that patients with site specific cancers experience seamless and timely transitions between primary, secondary, tertiary and palliative care through effective liaison and referral to appropriate healthcare professionals and other agencies. Make the care your patients your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity. To also maintain a high standard of care and practice at all times.
- To be an effective core member of the site specific MDT with responsibilities reflected in the relevant NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance and National Cancer Quality Measures.
- To effectively communicate with patients, and to their families, carers, other health professionals at all times whilst maintaining their right to privacy and dignity. To be a reliable source of support within the limitations of the role. To be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy. To be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your profession.
About us
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"Nursing and Midwifery feel strongly that their team works well together to achieve their objectives, managing great team work continuously, 63.7 support this"(NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dedicated Urology Investigation Unit allows us to offer a variety of training and development opportunities for our staff to develop both clinical and leadership skills, encouraging career progression. We also endeavour to provide our staff with clinical supervision and aim to embed critical reflective practice.
The onsite cancer centre offers streamlined cancer services with the recent addition of a local onsite radiotherapy service. This developing service is underpinned by a forward thinking and supportive management team, nurse practitioners, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, the palliative care team. We are also fortunate to have excellent wellbeing and Macmillan information and support services.
Nurse-patient relationship:
- To support and advise hospital nursing staff, medical staff and other healthcare professionals, enabling them to fulfil their role in caring for patients with Urology Cancer whilst also recognising the needs of their families and carers.
Management of patient health/illness status:
- To act as a Nurse Specialist in the management of patient illness, demonstrating evidence based clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients.
Education:
- Identify the ongoing training and educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to the prevention, treatment and management of Cancer.
Professional role:
- To work with the ACP/CNS to analyse and interpret national recommendations, i.e. NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective.
Operational:
- Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning and development of the Cancer service.
Personal development:
- To maintain own personal and professional growth through participating in annual review, with their appraiser identifying their development needs and implementing a personal development plan.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dedicated Urology Investigation Unit allows us to offer a variety of training and development opportunities for our staff to develop both clinical and leadership skills, encouraging career progression. We also endeavour to provide our staff with clinical supervision and aim to embed critical reflective practice.
The onsite cancer centre offers streamlined cancer services with the recent addition of a local onsite radiotherapy service. This developing service is underpinned by a forward thinking and supportive management team, nurse practitioners, advanced clinical practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, the palliative care team. We are also fortunate to have excellent wellbeing and Macmillan information and support services.
Nurse-patient relationship:
- To support and advise hospital nursing staff, medical staff and other healthcare professionals, enabling them to fulfil their role in caring for patients with Urology Cancer whilst also recognising the needs of their families and carers.
Management of patient health/illness status:
- To act as a Nurse Specialist in the management of patient illness, demonstrating evidence based clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients.
Education:
- Identify the ongoing training and educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to the prevention, treatment and management of Cancer.
Professional role:
- To work with the ACP/CNS to analyse and interpret national recommendations, i.e. NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective.
Operational:
- Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning and development of the Cancer service.
Personal development:
- To maintain own personal and professional growth through participating in annual review, with their appraiser identifying their development needs and implementing a personal development plan.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Diploma/degree or working at advanced level
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Cancer Course/modules (degree level)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in in Urology Cancer
- Experience of Care for patients with Cancer/ oncology
- Team leading experience
- Balancing and prioritizing care and staffing needs
- Experience in educating & training staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries
- IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
- Leadership and management experience
- Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
- Awareness of current issues in nursing
- Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within & manage a team
- Motivated, positive - self-directed and committed.
- Proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style
- Self-awareness and diplomacy
- Aware of impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Diploma/degree or working at advanced level
- Mentorship
Desirable
- Cancer Course/modules (degree level)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in in Urology Cancer
- Experience of Care for patients with Cancer/ oncology
- Team leading experience
- Balancing and prioritizing care and staffing needs
- Experience in educating & training staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries
- IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
- Leadership and management experience
- Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
- Awareness of current issues in nursing
- Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within & manage a team
- Motivated, positive - self-directed and committed.
- Proactive
- Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback
Communication
Essential
- Advanced clear style
- Self-awareness and diplomacy
- Aware of impact of own words/style
- Excellent written and documentation style
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
