Prostate Cancer Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 15 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE5 4PW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7077435/358-7077435-CHU |
Summary
Due to exciting service developments, we are in a position to expand our team and are currently looking for highly motivated nurses with experience in the field of Urology and / or Oncology to join our Prostate Cancer Nursing Specialist Team.
You will be required to provide support, patient education and advice from diagnosis, through treatments and follow up, including remote monitoring.
The posts involve working within a proactive and dynamic team of Prostate Cancer Nurse Specialists who along with the wider multi-disciplinary team support their patients and families throughout their cancer pathway.
The posts have strong links, and is partially supported by, local prostate cancer charity ‘Prostaid’.
You will need a minimum of 3 years’ experience at Band 5 or above and knowledge of the speciality and evidence of continued professional development. We are looking for a nurse with personal and professional maturity. Flexibility is required as the post involves cross-site working.
A full induction package with educational support will be available.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jo Wortley or Jo Bishop on 0116 2588328
You will be required to provide support, patient education and advice from pre- diagnosis, through treatments and follow up for patients with a diagnosis of prostate cacncer
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• The purpose of the post is to provide expert specialist clinical nursing practice for both outpatients, inpatients (including NHS and private patients where relevant). The Prostate Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) will use evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service from diagnostic investigations, surgery and oncological care. The CNS will liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team when required, to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care
• The CNS will be a core member of the department and will be responsible for ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive range of services are provided for all patients receiving active treatments for Prostate Cancer that are referred to UHL
• The post holder will plan and deliver care in accordance with UHL Trust Values. This post will be partially funded by the charity PROSTAID. The post holder will be expected to liaise with the trustees/directors of Prostaid and support the charity’s fundraising events and support groups when necessary
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 May 2025