Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheltenham is looking for a Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients with prostate cancer assessments and diagnostics. The role includes responsibilities such as patient assessment, coordinating tests, and managing treatment pathways. Ideal candidates should possess a recognized nursing degree, advanced communication skills, and an active NMC registration. This position offers a salary of £38,682 to £46,580 annually, with opportunities for professional growth in a state-of-the-art healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical experience.
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with suspected prostate cancer.
• Refer for Senior review where straight to test is not appropriate.
• Ensure that appropriate diagnostic tests are booked in a timely manner.
• Lead clinical audits in own specialist area.

Skills

Advanced Communications skills

Managing cancer patients' complex needs

Maintaining professional development

Clinical skills in specialist area

Education

Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent

Level 7 Post Grad Diploma/Master's Degree in relevant specialty

Job description

Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6 (30 hours a week)

Join us in leading the way at Cheltenham General Hospital Urology Department, now located in a state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring 10 clinic rooms. Here, collaboration is key, with Consultants, Administration and the Managerial team all working side by side.

We're looking for a Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients through their initial assessment and diagnostic testing for Prostate Cancer as part of our RAPID service. Are you enthusiastic, forward‑thinking, and ready to make a real difference? Patients on the RAPID Pathway have been referred by their GP for Prostate Cancer investigations, the nurse led RAPID service aims to see these patients and refer them for diagnostic testing within 48 hours of initial referral.

With opportunities to enhance and develop your leadership and clinical experience, you'll help shape our service into the Centre of Excellence it aspires to be. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Urology.

Additional working pattern details: Monday‑Friday

Main duties of the job

• Assesses patients, with suspected prostate cancer
• Refer for Senior review where straight to test is not appropriate
• Share test results with patients and explain the next steps of investigation
• Ensure that appropriate diagnostic tests are booked in a timely manner
• Undertakes research activities and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.
• Communicates with a range other staff of all disciplines, acting as a highly specialist resource including liaison with health care providers both within and outside of the Trust regarding diagnosis and treatment advice.

About us

The Urology Team is made of 13 Consultants, 8 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 Cancer Support Workers along with a specialist administrative team to support the patient journey and experience. Which has been enhanced by the move to a new Urology Department on Alstone Clinic.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical experience
• Advanced Communications skills course
• Evidence of managing cancer patients complex needs
• Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice
• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
• Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent
• Level 7 Post Grad Diploma/Master's Degree within relevant speciality or commitment to work towards
• Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence clinical practice, management, education and research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year(pa pro rata if part-time)