Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology

Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology

The Christie Private Care, Manchester
Permanent | Full time
Competitive salary + exceptional benefits

Some of the most meaningful moments in cancer care happen through conversation. A reassuring voice at diagnosis. A trusted guide through treatment. Someone who can answer questions, coordinate care and help patients feel supported when they need it most.

If you're an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 nurse working within urology, cancer services or a related speciality and you've been looking for an opportunity to develop your specialist skills, this could be the next step in your career.

As an Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist within our Urology Cancer Service, you'll be supported to develop the knowledge, confidence and expertise needed to progress towards a Clinical Nurse Specialist role. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll gain exposure to the full patient pathway while receiving mentorship, education and development opportunities designed to help you grow as a specialist practitioner.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll do

As an Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist, you'll work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist support and coordinated care throughout the patient journey. You'll:

• Support a specialist caseload of patients with urological cancers, helping to coordinate care across the treatment pathway.
• Undertake holistic assessments and provide clinical advice, education and support to patients and families.
• Attend specialist clinics and act as a key point of contact for patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Work alongside experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists to develop advanced knowledge in urology cancer care and symptom management.
• Contribute to service improvement, education and quality initiatives that enhance patient experience and outcomes.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and keen to develop within a specialist cancer nursing role.

You'll have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience within urology, cancer services, oncology or another relevant speciality.
• Experience delivering holistic, patient centred care in an acute or specialist setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• A commitment to learning, professional development and progressing towards a Clinical Nurse Specialist career pathway.

Why HCA UK?

 Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist , you’ll be eligible for:

·   25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

·         Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

·         Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

·         Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

·         Group Life Assurance from day one

·         Critical illness cover

·         Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

·         Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

·         Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

·         Discounts with over 800 major retailers

 Culture and values  

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.  

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: 

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity 

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

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