Andrology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated and dynamic nurse to join the Andrology team. As an Andrology CNS, you will provide a seamless, high quality service to support patients undergoing surgical intervention for genital cancers and benign andrological conditions.

The role involves co-ordinating the patient treatment pathway, working with multidisciplinary teams and running nurse led clinics. You will be working alongside the existing Andrology Cancer CNS, Benign Andrology CNP, Andrology consultants and junior doctors within the team to provide a high-quality service for andrology patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to:

• Demonstrate clinical expertise with a focus on delivery of high-quality care, support and pre/post operative management of patients with genital cancers and benign andrological conditions.
• Demonstrate advanced communication and interpersonal skills as well as a collaborative team working attitude.
• To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake expert case load management, manage own workload and prioritise the requirements of the service and the role.
• Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute to audit processes and undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes
• To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within UCLH and externally
• Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within the specialty

The chosen candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

From us you can expect a structured induction, appraisal and personal development plan which will enable you to meet the requirements of the role. A tailored training and professional development package will be put in place to ensure you have the support required to succeed in the role. This will include a secured place on the annual Coloplast Andrology Nurses study event, membership to the North Central London Urology Nurses Association (for access to bi-annual study days and educational resources), as well as access to the  range of in-house study days and workshops to help develop your skills and enhance your education. As a CNS you will be expected to have a post grad qualification (PgDip/ MSc in nursing) or working towards one. You will be given the opportunity to attend relevant level 7 courses where possible. You will also have the chance to influence change and develop new and innovative elements for this vital service with readiness to learn and undertake new skills

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