Clinical Nurse Specialist -Urology/Oncology

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist Urology/OncologyHours: 37.5 hours per weekflexible working with late clinics and late starts Location: Leaders in Oncology Care and Harley StreetSalary: Competitive Dependant on experience and skills plus generous benefitsLeaders in Oncology Care & The Harley Street Clinic are looking to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist Urology/Oncology. About The RoleThe Clinical Nurse Specialist Urology/Oncology will be required to work autonomously. The role includes managing a caseload of patients diagnosed with, and having treatment for these specialities. The role will include collaboration and liaison with Consultantmedical staff, ward/departmental staff, MDT coordinators and other CNSs withinThe LOC & Harley Street Clinic to provide seamless evidence based holistic pathway of care for all patients referred into the service. Working in various sites, you will ensure that our patients are fully supported. Likewise, you will also be taken careof. There will be an opportunity to work towards advanced practice and we are keen to develop our nursing colleagues with education and training. We also encourage our team to be involved in service developing services too.Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients with urological cancer and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers, both inpatients and outpatients, without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinaryteam in line with local and national targets.
• The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety ofsettings.
• Acts as a key worker for a clinical caseload, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for on-going support for patients.
• Liaise closely with the MDT coordinator to support the collection of clinically sound, robust cancer data by the MDT as mandated by local and national policy.
• Expand and develop existing and new networks to ensure the dissemination of best practice across The LOC & Harley Street Clinic, and nationally for patients with oncology needs

Skills & Experience:

• Significant post registration experience within Oncology and or Urology Speciality
• Competency of working towards the 4 pillars of advanced practice
• Multidisciplinary team player
• Demonstrate experience in managing staff
• 1st Level Registration Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Completion of ILS
• To have completed or working towards advanced assessment course
• SACT trained or qualifications in alternative chemotherapy courses

Benefits:Apart from a generous salary package, as an HCA employee you will have access to the to the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Contributory Pension
• Critical Illness Cover
• Dental Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Flex membership
• GP Health Assessment
• Private f2f / Digital GP services
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Portland Maternity Services
• Taste card and Gourmet Society Card

About Us: HCA Healthcare UKThe Worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) is a specialist cancer treatment centre set up by four leading consultants in 2005. We have over 80 consultants who are experienced in diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer, using the latest medical developments to provideadvanced treatment options. At LOC we are committed to investing in excellent people who want to be part of an organisation that is dedicated to providing the most advanced cancer care.LOC has four day-care facilities across London including Chelsea and St Johns Wood. All staff are given the opportunity to rotate across the sites. There is a very collaborative approach to working and strong team support and commitmentIf you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jimmy Ewart on or email