Macmillan Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

Role Overview The Macmillan Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a highly skilled practitioner who acts as a key worker for patients throughout their cancer pathway, from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and survivorship. The CNS provides expert clinical care, care coordination, education, advocacy and emotional support, ensuring patients and their families receive personalised, holistic and evidence-based care. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder will support patients across the urology cancer pathway, helping them to navigate complex treatment journeys while ensuring continuity of care across services and facilities. The CNS serves as a consistent point of contact, empowering patients to make informed decisions and ensuring their individual needs remain central to all aspects of care delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice Act as a key worker and primary contact for patients throughout their cancer journey, maintaining continuity of care across all treatment settings. Manage a specialist caseload of patients with urological cancers within agreed scope of practice. Coordinate care across the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and seamless patient pathways. Undertake holistic needs assessments at appropriate stages of the patient pathway and develop personalised care plans. Assess physical, psychological, emotional, social and information needs, ensuring patients are signposted to appropriate support services. Support patients, relatives and carers by providing expert advice, education and emotional support throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Enable patients to understand complex clinical information and treatment options to support informed decision-making. Promote self-management and stratify patients according to their level of support requirements. Refer patients to internal and external agencies, including charities and support networks, as appropriate. Order, interpret and act upon routine investigations relevant to the specialty, in line with competency and local protocols. Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times in accordance with professional standards. Care Coordination and Patient Advocacy Advocate for patients and ensure their views and preferences are represented within treatment planning and decision-making processes. Facilitate communication between patients, consultants, nursing teams, allied health professionals and support services. Ensure smooth transitions between departments, services and healthcare providers. Develop trusting relationships with patients, families and healthcare professionals through effective multidisciplinary working. Facilitate and support patient groups and educational initiatives where appropriate. Leadership and Service Development Provide professional and clinical leadership within the specialist service. Act as a role model, demonstrating excellence in specialist nursing practice. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of service improvement initiatives. Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and outcome measurement activities. Lead and support delegated projects that enhance service quality, patient experience and clinical outcomes. Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across the service. Escalate concerns relating to patient treatment, safety or quality of care through appropriate channels. Lead or contribute to clinical incident investigations and support dissemination of learning. Education and Professional Development Provide specialist education and training to healthcare professionals involved in patient care. Contribute to the development of patient education resources and self-management programmes. Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance. Maintain and develop specialist knowledge through continuous professional development, research and evidence-based practice. Keep up to date with developments in urology cancer care and national best practice guidelines. Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Contribute to the collection and analysis of service activity, outcome and quality data. Participate in audit, research and evaluation activities that support service development. Support the preparation of service reports and performance information. Promote and uphold governance, quality and patient safety standards. Share best practice, audit findings and service developments through presentations and publications where appropriate. Documentation and Record Keeping Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records in accordance with NMC requirements and organisational policies. Ensure all clinical documentation reflects assessments, interventions, outcomes and care plans. Adhere to information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements. Infection Prevention and Control Demonstrate and promote excellent infection prevention and control practices. Assess and manage infection risks within the clinical environment. Ensure appropriate actions are taken to prevent, monitor and control infection. Participate in audit, reporting and learning activities relating to infection prevention and control. Professional Responsibilities Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and all relevant organisational policies and procedures. Maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements. Actively contribute to safeguarding adults, children and vulnerable individuals. Attend mandatory training and participate fully in appraisal and personal development processes. Take responsibility for personal accountability, lifelong learning and maintaining competency within the specialist role. Working Relationships The post holder will work closely with: Patients, families and carers Consultants and specialist medical teams Nursing colleagues Allied Health Professionals Diagnostic and support services Clinical governance and quality teams Community services and external healthcare providers Social care agencies and specialist support organisations

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