Urology Oncology Clinical Support Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Kettering; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare institution is seeking a Urology Oncology Clinical Support Nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care for patients with urology cancers, focusing on top-notch patient care and multidisciplinary teamwork. The role requires a registered NMC Nurse and offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata. This is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their nursing careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in urology nursing.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Awareness of current issues within nursing and the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients with urology cancers.
• Assist in the management of patients requiring specialist nursing care.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary working across healthcare sectors.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to assess and implement clinical care

Education

Registered NMC Nurse

Educated to Diploma/Degree level

Job description

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2026 23:59

Urology Oncology Clinical Support Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity ideally for an experienced Urology Nurse to join our dynamic team of Urology Oncology Nurse Specialists Depending on experience and skills we would consider offering as an training post/band 5 with a view to progression when required skills met

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has a passion to deliver the highest standards of care to patients.

Main duties of the job

You will work in conjunction with the nurse specialist to provide specialist nursing care for patients with urology cancers, maintaining and developing a quality service .Ideally you should have experience or an interest in urology and possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and have a specialist interest in developing the service we provide

You should be able to demonstrate an ability to assist in the management of patients requiring specialist nursing care and facilitating multidisciplinary working across healthcare sectors. You will need good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team and autonomously when required

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role please refer to the job description located under the supporting documents heading. The full person specification can be assessed under the short listing criteria of the document

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered NMC Nurse
• Educated to Diploma/Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience

Knowledge/Experienc

• Previous relevant health care experience
• Evidence of post registration qualification/education to diploma, with an enthusiasm for learning
• Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
• Relevant experience caring for patients with underlying urology conditions
• Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS

Skills

• The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient’s status
• To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
• The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
• Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
• Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff
• The ability to make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving services

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Lisa Hall
Job title Urology Oncology Clinical Support Specialist
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 01536493587

Additional information

Julie Knighton

Urology Oncology Nurse Specialist

[e-mail]

01536493587