Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Passion for teaching, education and practice development and ability to professionally develop individuals
- Knowledge
Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved
- Knowledge
Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Experience
Experience of working with surgical urological patients OR Oncology patients
- Experience
Experience of supporting patients who have a cancer diagnosis
- Experience
Experience in patient advocacy.
- Experience
Experience of working with patients with Renal/Bladder cancer
- Qualifications
Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
- Qualifications
Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Evidence of post graduate learning
- Qualifications
Recognised Prescribing course or willing work towards
Job overview
The role of the Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional practice. 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 a specialist 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
Expected interview date: 03/11/2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver the following: -
Be present at clinical appointments, where patients are receiving a cancer diagnosis, offering additional support and guidance in the early stages and throughout the whole of their pathway
Provide holistic support for patients.
Allow the CNS to offer support to patients in inpatient settings
Make improvements from both national and local drivers
Ensure patients concerns and questions are answered in a timely manner
Prevent unnecessary attendances at the emergency department and admissions
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Liaise with the various multi-disciplinary teams regarding the management of patients.
To use advanced communication skills to: promote a positive working environment, impart significant news, and implement change.
Complete nurse led appointments and follow up clinics via face to face and telephone where appropriate.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
Participation within shared governance councils
To support capacity within the clinical area in order to expedite investigations and improve patient experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 (pro rata if part time). The contract type is 8 months (secondment/fixed term contract). The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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