Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge and experience in caring for patients with urological diseases to join our dynamic urology team.

Our team has an excellent reputation for the development of multi-disciplinary and nurse-led services, making this a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to grow and excel in this speciality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of urology patients with autonomy and confidence
• Provide specialised care, using your advanced communication skills to support patients through their treatment journey
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care

Main duties of the job

The Urology Oncology clinical nurse specialists are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex potentially stressful topics in a range of situations.

They will continuously develop knowledge and practice to improve patient experience and satisfaction and contribute to the development of Urological services utilising a quality improvement approach.

The role of the Macmillan Uro Oncology clinical nurse specialist is central to the promotion of people’s equality, diversity and rights. There is a need to assess and address people’s health and wellbeing needs when those needs are complex and change across the caseload.

The development of practice in addressing individuals’ health and wellbeing needs to deliver holistic needs assessment whilst leading others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice. 

As an integral part of the role there is an expectation to assist in the development of audit and research programmes relating to the Urology Service and take an active role within these programmes and utilise and disseminate findings as appropriate both locally and nationally. 

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.