Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist
Posted 12 hours 19 minutes ago by Merseywestlancs
£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Chorley, United Kingdom, PR6 0
Job Description
We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join , with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations.
Whatever you're looking for in your career, you'll find it here at MWL.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to "name of trust" transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 7 Urology nurse specialist to join our dynamic urology team.
The successful applicant will be involved into all aspects of care for urology oncology patients. The post holder will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in providing high quality of care. The role will involve working closely with all members of the MDT and the wider urology team. You would also be responsible for co-ordinating diagnostics and treatment for uro-oncology patients according to guidelines and protocols It will also involve a holistic approach to care, supporting patients and carers through this challenging period and beyond.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with CNS uro-oncology experience and an understanding of the issues faced by patients with cancer and their carers. They will need excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure the efficient channelling of patient pathways and the ability to work autonomously. The role will also involve teaching and education of patients and staff as well as facilitating nurse led clinics after a period of training.
This is an exciting role that will suit an experienced highly motivated and innovative nursing professional who is focused on improving the experience for those affected by cancer.
Please note the JD and PS are under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job Key responsibilities:-
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
Advertising date: 9th February 2026
Closing date: 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting date: 24th February 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person specification Qualifications
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.
The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click here to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
eVisa Update
For successful candidates on selected work and study visa routes . click apply for full job details
Whatever you're looking for in your career, you'll find it here at MWL.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to "name of trust" transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 7 Urology nurse specialist to join our dynamic urology team.
The successful applicant will be involved into all aspects of care for urology oncology patients. The post holder will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in providing high quality of care. The role will involve working closely with all members of the MDT and the wider urology team. You would also be responsible for co-ordinating diagnostics and treatment for uro-oncology patients according to guidelines and protocols It will also involve a holistic approach to care, supporting patients and carers through this challenging period and beyond.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with CNS uro-oncology experience and an understanding of the issues faced by patients with cancer and their carers. They will need excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure the efficient channelling of patient pathways and the ability to work autonomously. The role will also involve teaching and education of patients and staff as well as facilitating nurse led clinics after a period of training.
This is an exciting role that will suit an experienced highly motivated and innovative nursing professional who is focused on improving the experience for those affected by cancer.
Please note the JD and PS are under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job Key responsibilities:-
- Co-ordination of care for own caseload of uro-oncology patients.
- Nurse - led clinics for prostate cancer, active surveillance, Renal follow up, bladder instillation,
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care
- Adherence to 28/62-day targets.
- Support the rapid diagnostic pathways
- Review of investigations and appropriate action dependant on results.
- Review of patients independently, advising on care and treatment in line with protocols.
- Support the co - ordination of MDT/SMDT meetings.
- Liaison with and referral to specialist centres.
- Excellent communication and support of patients and families / carers in situations that can be emotionally challenging.
- Effective communication with other teams' members
- Provide specialist advice and clinical practice
- Involvement in Quality Surveillance Programme
- Audit and research
- Provide specialist education to patients and staff
- Non medical prescribing
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Advertising date: 9th February 2026
Closing date: 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting date: 24th February 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person specification Qualifications
- RGN
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- 3 years clinical experience in urological speciality or outpatients
- Participation in service improvement and managing change
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience of participation in research and audit
- Independent skills to undertake urological diagnostic procedures including flexible cystoscopy and urodynamics
- Ability to overcome resistance to change through advanced communication skills
- Ability to analyse data and produce written reports
- Able to manage workload autonomously
- Current knowledge and understanding of NHS national policy and professional issues related to the area of work
- Ability to communicate sensitive / difficult information in a variety of settings
- Proficient in the use of computers and applications e.g. WORD, EXCEL, Powerpoint
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.
The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click here to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
eVisa Update
For successful candidates on selected work and study visa routes . click apply for full job details