Urology Oncology Nurse Specialist

This is a Specialist nursing post which enables the individual to be responsible for aspects of the provision of high-quality Specialist Nursing care to both inpatient and outpatients within the speciality and to provide expert advice and support for patients diagnosed the condition. This post holder will act as an expert resource for both nursing and medical staff by providing advice, support and education through clinical practice evidence-based development.

There will be close liaison and appropriate referral between all relevant departments, the lead clinician and other services, including those provided by community teams. The post holder will develop and sustain partnership working with individual groups, communities and agencies. Facilitate the planning and delivery of care programmes to address patient needs and develop/improve the service., This role provides specialist support to patients throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

You will run nurse-led clinics, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and arrange diagnostic tests and investigations to support timely, effective care. A key part of the role is communicating cancer diagnoses and recurrences with sensitivity and compassion, discussing treatment options, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care. You will provide ongoing support to patients and their families, including during disease progression and end-of-life care.

You will coordinate care across services, making referrals to appropriate support networks and managing treatment-related side effects and ongoing patient needs, ensuring patients receive holistic, patient-centred care at every stage of their pathway. You'll also use research, clinical evidence and emerging best practice to help inform treatment discussions and enhance patient care. Be part of our urology transformation Urology is in the midst of a transformative new project to expand and support Urology pathways which have nurse led practice at the core and works collaboratively and inclusively with the wider urology workforce Were developing a urology department built for the future: a stronger nursing team, streamlined pathways that reduce delays, and care models that keep treatment close to home.

Join a supportive and experienced team You'll become part of a well-established, friendly and proactive team of Urology Cancer Nurse Specialists, working alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary colleagues committed to delivering outstanding care. The team enjoys strong working relationships across the service, with excellent support for the continued development of nurse-led practice.

Our service is primarily based across: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) Ottery St Mary Community Hospital, home to our dedicated Urology Investigations Unit We are proud of the high-quality, compassionate care we provide and consistently achieve excellent results in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. We use the EPIC electronic patient record system, enabling seamless communication across the multidisciplinary team and immediate access to patient records, investigations and results, helping us deliver safe, efficient and coordinated care.

Training and development We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer: A comprehensive and inclusive induction programme Ongoing training and development opportunities Support to gain prescribing qualifications Clinical audit and quality improvement involvement Clinical governance sessions Journal clubs and departmental meetings Access to relevant courses and conferences If youre ready for a new challenge combined with the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic quality of life, wed love to hear from you.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Tr