Prostate and Penile Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join the Urology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team at University Hospital Southampton, supporting the prostate and penile cancer services as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist.

This maternity cover role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering specialist care to patients diagnosed with urological cancers.

In this role you will support patients across the cancer pathway, providing personalised care, information and support from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. You will work closely with consultants, the wider CNS team and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive coordinated, high quality care throughout their treatment journey.

You will be joining a supportive and experienced team and will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in urological cancer nursing while playing an important role in supporting patients and their families during what can often be a challenging time in their care.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

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Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing support and act as a key worker for patients within the urology cancer service, supporting men with prostate and penile cancer through their treatment and follow-up pathways.
• Work alongside the Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, supporting the prostate cancer service through patient assessment, follow-up support, and coordination of care across the pathway.
• Contribute to nurse-led clinics and follow-up services, supporting patient assessment, symptom management and ongoing surveillance in line with agreed care pathways.
• Support the coordination of the penile cancer pathway, including tracking investigations, supporting MDT discussions and communicating outcomes to patients.
• Provide support to patients undergoing treatment for penile cancer, including post-operative follow-up, wound care and ongoing recovery support where required.
• Work closely with consultants, the wider CNS team and the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive coordinated, high quality care.
• Liaise with colleagues across the regional network and specialist centres to support patients requiring specialist penile cancer treatment.

What experience and skills are needed

• You will be a registered nurse with experience in urology, cancer care or a related clinical area.
• You will have strong communication skills and be confident supporting patients through complex or sensitive health issues.
• You will be able to work independently while working closely with the wider CNS and multidisciplinary team.
• You will be motivated to develop specialist knowledge and skills in urological cancer nursing.

This advert closes on Monday 11 May 2026