# Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/urology-oncology-clinical-nurse-specialist-band-6/5b91eb56-18ce-4d60-a002-22dd6763139e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/urology-oncology-clinical-nurse-specialist-band-6/5b91eb56-18ce-4d60-a002-22dd6763139e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Alexandra House (Trust Headquarters) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 (pro rata if part time) - **Contract type:** 8 months (secondment/fixed term contract) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T14:25:50.383Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Gloucestershire/Cheltenham/Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Urology/Urology-v8369117 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8369117?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Passion for teaching, education and practice development and ability to professionally develop individuals - Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved - Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with surgical urological patients OR Oncology patients - Experience of supporting patients who have a cancer diagnosis - Experience in patient advocacy. - Experience of working with patients with Renal/Bladder cancer **Desirable** - Evidence of post graduate learning ### Qualifications **Essential** - Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse - Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning **Desirable** - Recognised Prescribing course or willing work towards ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 312.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10702445) - [why work for us - rewards and benefits (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2952) ## 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.