# Prostate Pathway Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/prostate-pathway-specialist/afc7f8a5-339c-42d5-b19c-a259a8dd045e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/prostate-pathway-specialist/afc7f8a5-339c-42d5-b19c-a259a8dd045e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Luton - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Speciality:** Urology - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term funded post) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (n/a) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T09:30:49.967Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Bedford/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Urology/Urology-v7997107 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7997107?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. Further information available in Job Description ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. Further information available in Job Description ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Open/Reflective/Warm - Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable - Flexible approach to work and able to work 5 days per week (Monday – Friday) - Ability to prioritise own workload - Willingness to work at both hospitals sites. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Communication skills- written/verbal - Able to analyse data and provide written reports - Excellent understanding and awareness of confidentiality - Confidence in own knowledge base and understanding of when to seek guidance **Desirable** - Knowledge of common treatments in Prostate cancer ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant clinical experience within Urology - Experience with Urology cancers - Experience in co-ordinating patient workload ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse, with degree or equivalent level of experience - Demonstrate evidence of ability to study at Level 7 (either previous Level 6 or Level 7 study) - Commitment to studying for any required training needed - Non-medical Prescriber Post-registration qualification in specialist area - Teaching and assessing ### Personal skills **Essential** - Ability to recognize and analyse complex situations, utilizing decision-making skills to take appropriate action - Ability to recognize own limitations, working within scope of practice, acting on feedback from clinical supervisors when required - Team focused/player - Ability to work under pressure - Computer literate - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Aligned to the Trust values **Desirable** - Evidence of delivering educational teaching - Demonstration of leadership in clinical practice - Previous experience of managing a team ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281641) - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [personal spec (pdf, 144.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281642) - [functional skills (pdf, 136.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10290063) - [bedford hospital site map (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2871) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.