Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

An Opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Urology Cancer Nurse specialist,

This is a crucial role within the Urology MDT team supporting patients who have been diagnosed with a Urological cancer.

You will be the key worker for patients, supporting them through face-to-face and telephone appointments at all stages of their diagnosis and treatment.

To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care for a defined caseload of patients who are being investigated for or diagnosed with a urological malignancy, and acting as a keyworker for this group of patients.

This role required NMC Registration

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

The post holder will ensure that patients and their families/carers are fully informed and supported throughout their treatment pathways, providing them with level 2 psychological support and referring on where appropriate.

To act as a resource and to provide specialist advice and education to patients, families and health care professionals on all aspects of urological malignancies

To participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of policies and protocols, as directed by the Advanced Specialist Nurse and Lead Clinicians.

To provide nurse-led telephone clinics for the follow-up of patients diagnosed with a urological malignancy and to provide cover for nurse-led outpatient clinics when required.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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