Clinical Nurse Specialists - Urology
Job reference: 262545
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: University Hospital Ayr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36 & 18
Department: Urology
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Scotland:
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urology Oncology Service at Ayr Hospital for enthusiastic and motivated registered nurses to join our specialist team as Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs).

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about cancer care and are looking to further develop their clinical expertise, leadership skills, and specialist knowledge within urology oncology nursing.

Hours:

• Post 1: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Post 2: 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Both posts are offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:
As a Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert, holistic care and support to patients and their families throughout the cancer pathway. Acting as a key worker, you will coordinate and support care across all stages of the patient journey, including:

• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Active treatment and symptom management
• Follow-up and surveillance care
• Survivorship support
• Palliative and end-of-life care

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred services, ensuring patients receive high-quality care and support at every stage of their cancer journey.

What We Offer

• Support and mentorship from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical practice, leadership, and service improvement skills.
• Access to continuing professional development and postgraduate learning opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and families affected by urological cancer.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation within a specialist cancer service.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant degree-level qualification.
• Significant post-registration experience within Urology, Oncology, Cancer Services, or a related specialty.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Evidence of leadership, service development, or quality improvement experience.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and improving patient outcomes.
• Willingness to undertake further academic (post graduate Diploma or Masters) and professional development.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Lillian White
Lead Nurse, Urology Oncology Service
Telephone: 01292 614765
Email: Lillian.White@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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