Job summary

Due to retirement within our existing Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Oncology Nurse to join a well-established and supportive team to provide excellent clinical care for Uro-Oncology patients.

A high level of previous Oncology knowledge and experience will be required for this post but we are happy to support and train the right person. The successful applicant will be joining an established and supportive team.

Set working days can be considered and happy to consider part time working or job share.

Main duties of the job

• To function as an expert clinical practitioner within the oncology treatment and outpatient service.
• To act as patient key worker across the oncology treatment pathway, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or supportive treatments
• To undertake oncology clinic review of patients for specific cancer sites
• Co-ordinate and manage transitions of care and support for the patient and family/carer across the oncology treatment pathway.
• Provide expert nursing advice and support to other health professionals.
• Deliver specific programmes of education, and training to health care professionals.
• In collaboration with /department / Nurse Managers and Consultants, develop standards of care and patientoncology treatments pathways that reflect national guidance.
• To be pro-active in seeking to improve the service, working with key disciplines to continuously improve waiting times and access to treatment, admission avoidance and patient flow.
• The post holder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate inout of hours working where necessary to support service delivery

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.