BHSCT - Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology-Oncology

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: CANCER CENTRE
• Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 12/06/26
• Closes: Fri, 26 June 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

We accept online applications only. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology

BAND Band 7

DIRECTORATE Surgery and Specialist Services

LOCATION Belfast City Hospital

REPORTS TO Assistant Service Manager Oncology Outpatients

ACCOUNTABLE TO Service Manager Oncology

Job Summary

The main purpose of the role is to act as a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), providing expert treatment and care, coordination and support for patients with Urology cancer, Prostate and Renal cancer specifically, at an advanced practice level. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research and audit as well as developing practice in others with regard to this patient group. They will be expected to play a key leadership role in conjunction with the other clinical nurse specialists to lead the service and deliver the strategic elements of the service. To work within the multi-professional team in order to ensure a seamless, co-ordinated approach to care and timely onward referral to other professionals and agencies as appropriate. The post holder will work across service boundaries in both Urology Services and the Oncology service. He/she will lead on service improvement to include the follow up pathway.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical

To act as a key worker for patients with Urology cancer offering an accessible point of contact and coordination of care across the patient journey, consistent with the responsibilities outlined in the Improving Outcome Guidelines.

Within a nurse provided service, undertake advanced holistic assessment at key points in the patient pathway, and as required. This could include physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs and the development of appropriate plans of care and appropriate onward referral.

To provide continuous ongoing assessment of information and support needs of patients and carers, signposting to other sources of information and support, referring to specialist services when required.

To ensure that the carers and dependents of patients with Urological cancer have access to assessment of their needs if and when appropriate, independent of the needs of the patients.

To develop, deliver and evaluate new models of review, which are risk weighted and needs tailored to maximise benefit to patients and the service.

Establishing nurse led clinics, utilising advanced nursing practice skills such as physical health assessment and the prescription and administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments and other medications and treatments as required.

To play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, consistent with the roles out lined in the Improving Outcomes Guidelines, including contributing to service improvement within the team.

To work in collaboration with the wider health and social care team to co-ordinate the delivery of high quality patient centred care.

Clinical Leadership

To maintain clinical credibility by demonstrating expertise in the nursing care of patients with Urological cancer and their carers, friends or relatives, including the management of the disease and its treatment.

To be aware of emerging evidence, new mandates and advances in clinical practice for this patient group and ensure that these are incorporated into the service delivered.

To engage regionally and nationally in the development and implementation of multiprofessional standards and clinical management guidelines for the care of patients with Urological cancer.

To develop and maintain effective communication networks across service and professional boundaries and ensure effective liaison between different service providers across care interfaces.

To take a lead role, in collaboration with others and with the network, in the development of policies, guidelines and protocols related to the care of patients with Urological cancer and their carers, friends or relatives.

To maintain and develop competency in facilitating a wide range of critical enquiry techniques to support the development of reflection in and on practice

To maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct and within the scope of professional practice.

Management

To play an integral role in the development and improvement of services for patients with Urological cancer to ensure they are efficient and effective and comply with best practice service standards.

To lead on the patient experience component of the care of patients with Urological cancer, including engaging in the development of and maintenance of regional information pathways.

Co-ordinate any patient and user involvement initiatives concerning this group and any user or service feedback mechanisms regarding service improvements.

To support the implementation of any regional standards regarding the care of patients with Urological cancer and to engage actively with the Northern Ireland Cancer Network in the development of these.

To ensure a safe environment for patient care is underpinned by best practice guidelines and Health and Safety policies and guidelines, including the use of risk assessments and the development of action plans to mitigate/eliminate identified risks.

To ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored, and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention and control of infection.

To manage and report accidents, incidents or hazards according to Trust policy and procedure.

To locally resolve any concerns or complaints of patients or others where possible by early intervention, and to investigate formal written complaints, forwarding a response to the ASM in the timeframe required. To work with the ASM on action plans for improvement and lessons learned.

To monitor and manage expenditure against allocated budgets in collaboration with the ASM.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff up to and including Band 6 and their subsequent induction and initiation to the workplace.

To have a flexible approach to own working hours in direct relation to service delivery needs.

Communication

To role model excellent advanced communication skills and expertise in patient education and information giving.

To demonstrate excellent multi-professional communication skills.

To demonstrate skills in conflict resolution and competent negotiation skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations / behaviour.

To be present at and actively participate in meetings as appropriate, disseminating any organisational/nursing information to others, and to represent nursing views as necessary at these meetings.

To chair meetings as appropriate promoting open communication and participation.

Education, Research and Practice Development

To work with a wide range of external and internal educational and training providers to ensure a range of educational and training opportunities for healthcare professionals with regard to Urological cancer and treatment.

To work in collaboration with others to formally review the outcomes of the services for patients with Urological cancer and their carers, friends or relatives, and ensure that any issues identified are addressed appropriately.

To collaborate with the Assistant Service Manager, the Nursing Development Lead and Senior Nurse Cancer Services, and others to identify learning needs and required actions consistent with service priorities which reflects the future requirements of the service.

To be actively involved in horizon scanning to ensure that the nursing establishment has the necessary skills to care for patients with Urological cancer and their carers, friends or relatives.

To work in collaboration with stakeholders, including education providers, to identify the training and education opportunities available to fulfil the requirements of the learning needs identified.

To promote, lead and enhance evidence based practice in liaison with the Nursing Development Lead and others, to create a learning environment based on the principles of lifelong learning.

To develop a culture which encourages and supports staff in reflective practice using reflective practice strategies.

To provide formal and informal training and education on issues related to the care of patients with Urological cancer and their carers, friends or relatives.

To participate in appropriate local and national nursing and multi-professional research and audit aimed at contributing to the outcomes and experiences of persons with Urological cancer and their carers, friends or relatives.

To work in collaboration with others to promote and extend the research base of Urological cancer.

To demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in ongoing personal and professional development.

To maintain own training, education and development records.

Key Relationships

Key relationship with stakeholders include

Members of the Urology MDT

Nurses, clinicians and AHPs involved in the care of the patients with urology cancers across boundaries

Cancer Support charities

Primary Care

NICaN

Other Relevant statutory and voluntary organisations

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);

Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;

Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology

BAND

Band 7

DIRECTORATE

Surgery & Specialist Services

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Ideally no more than 6-8 criteria in this section

Method of Assessment

Experience

• 5 years’ post-registration nursing experience

• Experience of working with uro-oncology patients for 3 years in a urology or oncology setting in the last five years

• Experience of developing practice in others and in possession of a wide skill set in teaching and learning practices

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register (General Adult Branch)

• Be in possession of a degree in Nursing or other health related subject

• Be in possession of a module in Urology, Oncology, or Palliative Care

• Be in possession of, or willing to undertake an NMC recordable qualification (such as Specialist Practice)

• Be in possession of, or willing to undertake a postgraduate qualification in Advanced Nursing Practice (such as Health Assessment or Non-medical - Prescribing)

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

• Provide evidence of personal and professional development which impacts on clinical practice

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities

Provide evidence of an ability to deliver change within the clinical environment and work across boundaries

Possess excellent clinical and organisational communication skills and preferably had training in advanced communication skills

Possess report writing skills

Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Possess report writing skills

Must be computer literate

Interview

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times