Rapid Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 7

Job overview

The role of the Rapid Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional practice along with leadership and management experiences.  Excellent communication skills and self-awareness are required for your own and others well-being. The post holder will be able to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously.  The post holder will be an effective core member of the Urology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, acting as an expert practitioner within the Urology team demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge in the management of patients with urological diseases and their physical and emotional care.

With opportunities to enhance and develop your leadership and clinical experience, you'll help shape our service into the Centre of Excellence it aspires to be. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Urology

Main duties of the job

-Assesses patients plans and implement care, provides specialist advice; maintains associated records.

-Triage referrals submitted on a 2 week wait suspected prostate cancer pathway and review for further investigations and diagnostics required.

- Works as a specialist for patients with suspected or diagnosed urological cancers.

- Provides specialist education and training to other staff, patients and carers.

- Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.

- Provides psychological support to patients and their families also breaking bad news of a cancer diagnosis or disease progression on a regular basis. This will include undertaking the Holistic Needs Assessments at appropriate stages in the patient’s pathway.

- Communicates with a range other staff of all disciplines, acting as a highly specialist resource including liaison with   health care providers both within and outside of the Trust regarding diagnosis and treatment advice. To include referral to other professionals e.g. Oncologists, for continuation of patient care. Maintaining confidentiality at all times

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the vacancy.