Andrology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

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:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrate advanced communication and interpersonal skills as well as a collaborative team working attitude.
3. Perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication.
4. Demonstrate the ability to undertake expert case load management, manage own workload and prioritise the requirements of the service and the role.
5. Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute to audit processes and undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes.
6. Act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within UCLH and externally.
7. 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.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6166

Job locations

UCLH at Westmoreland Street

16-18 Westmoreland Street

London

W1G 8PH

Job description Job 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.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Academic NMC recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent
• BSc or working towards completion of a degree
• Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience in urology or/and oncology

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Mentorship course

Experience Essential

• Significant experience within the surgical ward and/or oncology

Desirable

• Has run nurse-led clinics

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
• Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
• Time management and organisation skills
• Ability to cover the service within the team in a flexible positive approach so that leave will not adversely affect patient care and discharge of patients
• Commitment to own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision

Communication Essential

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills

Desirable

• IT skills
• Presentation skills

Personal and People Development Desirable

• Sense of humour
• Self-motivating
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situations

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently

Specific Requirements Desirable

• The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH at Westmoreland Street

16-18 Westmoreland Street

London

W1G 8PH

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk