Advanced Nurse Practitioner Urology Cancer Pathways

Job Overview

Advanced practitioner with highly developed knowledge, skills and clinical expertise in diagnosis, management and treatment of Urological Cancer such as Haematuria, Bladder and Prostate. Providing support to hospital based clinical staff, and nursing colleagues, working collaboratively to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for all patients using the Uro-Oncology Service. Acting in a sensitive and compassionate way provide clinical advice and professional support to patients, carers and colleagues.

Maintain and provide clinical excellence through the use of evidenced based practice, and participation in clinical audit and research.

This is a senior nursing role that leads the drive to improve the quality of patient care across the Uro-Oncology service. In conjunction with the Matron, Clinical Lead, Unit Manager and Service Manager, the post holder will work across organisational boundaries to ensure appropriate services are in place and to deliver national and local strategic and operational service objectives and quality standards.

They will be responsible for managing their own case load of patients ensuring a high quality, effective, safe and efficient service.

• To work at an advanced level, practising autonomously and independently (as well as within a multi-disciplinary team), to deliver a Nurse-Led Assessment and Diagnostic service for Urological Cancers
• To act as facilitator, educator and role-model in delivering a comprehensive Urological Cancer service
• To work collaboratively with clinical and nursing colleagues, community teams and designated health and social care organisation in delivering appropriate patient centric treatment and care
• Working at an advanced level draw from a diverse range of experience and knowledge in making decisions around required interventions and treatment, including prescribing medication
• Promote a high standard of advanced specialist nursing by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of patients/ families through evidence-based practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

• Work clinically to optimise health and wellbeing, demonstrating autonomous decision making
• Initiate and contribute towards a multi-disciplinary/ professional approach in the management of Haematuria, Bladder and Prostate Cancer
• To provide up-to-date information, support and advice to patients and their carers who have a diagnosis of Haematuria, Bladder and Prostate Cancer
• Sensitively handle difficult situations that may arise, involving patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Act as the patients key worker by forging close links across both primary and secondary pathways, co-ordinating seamless care delivery
• Utilise evidence-based information through a variety of communication media.
• Maintain adequate patient documentation to NMC requirements for all patients seen and advice given in any practice setting and contribute to clinical activity/data collection as required
• Work collaboratively with Consultant Urologists within the multidisciplinary team, and take the lead where appropriate, in identifying innovative ways to improve the service and patient care.
• Cross-cover with the existing urology nurse teams during periods of annual leave or sickness
• Act as the patients advocate where required
• Appropriately define boundaries in practice.
• Work autonomously to provide evidence-based, comprehensive, advanced assessment, treatments and management of patients with highly complex needs, and to be able to instigate care pathways
• Work autonomously in undertaking relevant diagnostic procedures such as Cystoscopy and Prostate Biopsy, organising relevant radiological investigations and blood screening
• Providing specialist care and exercising professional and clinical leadership skills to promote best practice
• Work collegiately with the lead nurse and service manager to ensure the efficient and safe provision of care within the 2ww and cancer patient pathways.
• To provide reports on service delivery, patient outcomes and key performance indicators on a regular basis to the Surgical…