Diagnostic Nurse Specialist - Urology

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  • Chelsea, South West London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The Urology Team at The Royal Marsden Hospital have an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe..The gateway to treatment at RMH is through the innovative and award-winning nurse-led urology diagnostic service which is the first nurse-led urology diagnostic service is Europe. This has now been successfully running for 4 years. An opportunity has arisen for a Urology Diagnostic Nurse Specialist to join this established team.The successful applicant will work with the Diagnostic Team to support patients through this expidited pathway. You should have experience in the field of Urology and advanced practice skills including phlebotomy, cannulation, biops or cystoscopy assistance and catheterisationYou should have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner, be able to prioritise and organize your workload and work under pressure. You will be expected to work across both of our inner london sites (Chelsea and Cavendish Square).For more information about the role please contact Justyna Sobczac (ANP - Urology Diagnostics) on ext. 4898.Main duties of the jobThe Diagnostic Nurse Specialist will place quality at the heart of practice by working with the Nurse-Consultant led Diagnostic Team in delivering evidence based individualised care, through holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-C825Job locationsRoyal Marsden Hospital ChelseaChelseaSW3 6JJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
  • To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
  • To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
  • To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
  • To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
  • To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The School.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
  • To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient under your care, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
  • To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
  • To develop or contribute to the formulation of patient information.
  • To develop or contribute to the formulation of policies.
  • To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The School.
Person SpecificationEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
  • First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
  • Experience of working in Benign Urology
Desirable
  • Research qualification
  • Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
  • Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
  • Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCEEssential
  • Relevant (urooncology) post registration experience, at Band 6 or above.
  • Experience of multiprofessional working
  • Experience of Audit
  • Experience of Urodynamic studies
Desirable
  • Experience of teaching
  • Experience of research
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
  • Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITYEssential
  • IT literate
  • Organisation and negotiation skills
  • Effective communication
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexible attitude to working
  • Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
  • Leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
  • European Computer Driving License or equivalent
  • Project leadership /management experience
Person SpecificationEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
  • First level degree in related subject or prepared to work towards this
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
  • Experience of working in Benign Urology
Desirable
  • Research qualification
  • Level 2 psychological skills training as per recognised course or working towards
  • Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
  • Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
RELEVANT EXPERIENCEEssential
  • Relevant (urooncology) post registration experience, at Band 6 or above.
  • Experience of multiprofessional working
  • Experience of Audit
  • Experience of Urodynamic studies
Desirable
  • Experience of teaching
  • Experience of research
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision facilitated by a level 3 / 4 practitioner
  • Evidence of advanced communications skills
SKILLS AND ABILITYEssential
  • IT literate
  • Organisation and negotiation skills
  • Effective communication
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexible attitude to working
  • Fully understands the safeguarding of vulnerable populations
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
  • Leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
  • European Computer Driving License or equivalent
  • Project leadership /management experience

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