Job overview

The role of Uro-Oncology Nurse specialist is high profile, dynamic, proactive and pioneering role. The Uro-Oncology Nurse specialist will be able to make informed decisions and have managerial responsibility for nursing service delivery across urology specialist nursing services.The roles focus will be to improve overall patient experience and patient outcomes, for patients with urological conditions using services improvement and quality methodology and be responsive to challenging healthcare needs and advances in practice as we move into the Urology investigation unit.
 
They will engage directly with medical and nursing teams in the management of Urology cancer and benign urology patients, providing leadership of the services, advice, collaboration and consultancy ensuring that patients gain appropriate and timely care. In addition they will develop consistent approaches to the strategic management of the patient group, through training and education, policy and guideline development, audit and research and implementation of evidence based care.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
2. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities.
3. Responsible for the provision of a high quality professional nursing service across the urology service promoting best practice and implementing a review process that looks at quality and efficiency to meet the needs of patients and service.
4. Contributes to development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines across a number of departments, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
5. Support the Divisional Director of Operations with the General Manager in ensuring service objectives are met. Support the Group Director of Nursing in developing nursing services, deputising as required.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.