Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Urology Department for a band 7 Bladder Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). We are seeking a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with vision to enhance the bladder cancer pathway and the ability to pro-actively manage change.

The successful candidate will work within the Bladder Cancer Team following the patients journey from suspected cancer to diagnosis to treatment. As the patients keyworker they will act as a conduit between patients, carers, colleagues and primary care, working in close collaboration with the MDT team and other health care professionals within the wider care setting. The post holder will play an active part in supporting the quality of care delivered to Urology patients through clinical practice, nurse led clinics, education and audit.

The role may require working at any 3 of our hospital sites at NWAFT across 5 days Monday - Friday to ensure quality care is delivered to all patients.

The CNS team are dedicated to carrying out high standards of care and developing the skills and knowledge of all of its team members. Experience in bladder cancer is desirable but most importantly you should be willing to learn and be an active member of the nursing team.

Main duties of the job
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.

• Support compliance against the 28-day faster diagnosis standard and 62-daycancer waiting times (CWT) guidance for the Bladder suspected cancer pathway,
• Provide comprehensive, consistent and clear information and support to those individuals referred on the pathway, including clear decisions regarding next actions.
• Positively impact on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care.
• Provide nursing clinical expertise to primary and secondary care colleagues regarding the pathway, including operational risks and compliance against the pathway milestones, and clinical updates regarding an individual referred on the pathway where appropriate.
• To undertake nurse led clinics and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics.

About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Desirable

• Demonstrates dissemination of own knowledge to others
• Educated to Degree Level
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Advanced communication course
• Independant nurse prescribing course

Experience
Essential

• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• Evidence of leadership qualities

Desirable

• Experience at Band 5 level or equivalent to include relevant experience in Urology services
• Evidence of leadership qualities

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness/experience of clinical audit & research
• Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates confidence and motivation
• Demonstrates commitment to the principles of clinical governance and clinical supervision

Skills
Essential

• Professional & confident communication skills both verbal/written, including interpersonal skills that demonstrate abilities to negotiate, reassure, advice and counsel
• Organisational skills that demonstrate prioritisation, time management and attention to detail
• Skilled communication with patients
• IT skills

Apitudes
Essential

• Ability to use own initiative
• Professional at all times
• Adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic

Desirable

• Confident approach and the ability to inspire confidence

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Full driving licence and ability to travel between trusts
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).