Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available through Cancer Alliance funding to support prostate pathway performance improvement. This funding is for a 12‑month period. Due to the urgency of the work, we strongly encourage candidates who are able to start promptly to apply. Internal applicants should review the Trust’s secondment policy before submitting an application.
The role will be based at Bedford Hospital, with an expectation of cross‑site working across Bedfordshire Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The Prostate Pathway Specialist role has been developed in response to evolving models of healthcare delivery, with a strong focus on advanced clinical expertise.
The post holder will provide expert, evidence‑based advice and specialist clinical input within the prostate pathway, working collaboratively with colleagues to support patients and their families.
They will contribute to the nurse‑led service for patients referred with suspected prostate cancer, including triaging referrals and arranging appropriate investigations as part of the diagnostic pathway across both Bedfordshire Hospital sites.
The role also involves supporting patients as they transition into medical or clinical oncology care at the appropriate stage, ensuring smooth handover of keyworker responsibilities. In addition, the post holder will offer specialist nursing advice and help facilitate the safe repatriation of cancer patients back into community services where appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, working with advanced autonomy in line with national prostate cancer guidelines, BHFT policies, and the NMC Code of Conduct.
- To deliver evidence‑based nursing care, using professional judgement and experience to make safe, well‑informed clinical decisions.
- To carry out holistic assessments using a range of methods, forming valid, reliable, and person‑centred conclusions that appropriately manage risk and reflect the patient’s needs, context, and culture.
- To receive and assess patient referrals using highly developed clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and expertise, initiating appropriate diagnostic and treatment pathways.
- To support nurse‑led clinics, including coordinating diagnostic investigations and assisting with targeted prostate biopsies.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering specialist investigations for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.
- To work alongside the ANP for Prostate, advising the multidisciplinary team on nursing practice and the nursing contribution to patient care, including attendance at the weekly MDT meeting.
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This advert is for Prostate Pathway Specialist with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton, East of England, England. It is listed as a Junior Clinical nurse specialist Urology role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term funded post). The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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