Clinical Nurse Specialist

Leeds Teaching Hospitals · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs

£39959.00 to £48117.00

Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberContractFull-timeOn-site
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Closing date
16 Nov 2026
Posted
2d ago
Specialism
Registered Nurse
Sector
Healthcare
Reference
nhs-5699891

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team in a pivotal role across the penile cancer service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The role requires an organised, proactive individual who is confident working independently and under supervision, and who is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. The jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will provide highly specialised nursing advice and care to adults diagnosed with penile cancers as well as cover the andrology service. The job holder will contribute to the development of the speciality service in collaboration with the wider MDT as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002330

Job locations

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Victoria Washington/Toseka Navqi

Team Leader/Matron

Victoria.washington2@nhs.net / t.naqvi1@nhs.net

01132069248

Why you should join our Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic, motivated and forward thinking Nurse to join the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) service based at the Paul Sykes Centre.

This is a unique role for an experienced nurse with a passion for service development, innovation and improving outcomes for patients with urology cancers. The post holder will work collaboratively with the CNS team, multidisciplinary colleagues and key stakeholders across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to support and deliver key service improvement projects aligned with national cancer strategies and local priorities.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving forward quality improvement initiatives as well as identifying areas for improvement, implementing evidence-based changes, and evaluating outcomes to ensure high standards of patient-centred care. The individual will have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, alongside a strong clinical background in oncology or urology nursing

This role also includes contributing to structured teaching programmes, developing patient information resources, and promoting best practice across the multidisciplinary team to enhance knowledge and consistency of care within urology services.

What you will bring to the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Implement nurse and patient education
  • Conduct Audit work
  • Ensure effective communication and seamless care coordination across the cancer pathway.
  • Development of service
  • Maintain a safe, effective clinical environment that promotes high standards of patient care.
  • Act on own initiative within defined competency boundaries to achieve planned outcomes.
  • Practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, professional standards, and statutory requirements.
  • Work flexibly across ward, clinical department, or community settings as required.
  • Comply with PPE requirements appropriate to the clinical setting, including prolonged use of face masks where necessary.
  • Stock ordering and stock taking
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Victoria Washington/Toseka Navqi

Team Leader/Matron

Victoria.washington2@nhs.net / t.naqvi1@nhs.net

01132069248

Why you should join our Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a dynamic, motivated and forward thinking Nurse to join the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) service based at the Paul Sykes Centre.

This is a unique role for an experienced nurse with a passion for service development, innovation and improving outcomes for patients with urology cancers. The post holder will work collaboratively with the CNS team, multidisciplinary colleagues and key stakeholders across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to support and deliver key service improvement projects aligned with national cancer strategies and local priorities.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving forward quality improvement initiatives as well as identifying areas for improvement, implementing evidence-based changes, and evaluating outcomes to ensure high standards of patient-centred care. The individual will have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, alongside a strong clinical background in oncology or urology nursing

This role also includes contributing to structured teaching programmes, developing patient information resources, and promoting best practice across the multidisciplinary team to enhance knowledge and consistency of care within urology services.

What you will bring to the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Implement nurse and patient education
  • Conduct Audit work
  • Ensure effective communication and seamless care coordination across the cancer pathway.
  • Development of service
  • Maintain a safe, effective clinical environment that promotes high standards of patient care.
  • Act on own initiative within defined competency boundaries to achieve planned outcomes.
  • Practice in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, professional standards, and statutory requirements.
  • Work flexibly across ward, clinical department, or community settings as required.
  • Comply with PPE requirements appropriate to the clinical setting, including prolonged use of face masks where necessary.
  • Stock ordering and stock taking
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

What you need to do now

Applications are handled by Leeds Teaching Hospitals on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 16 Nov 2026.

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