Alexandra Forde

Nurse Independent Prescriber with 13 years' NHS nursing experience, including 9 years as a urology cancer nurse specialist progressing to Team Lead (Band 8a). Extensive, hands-on experience prescribing and managing treatment for erectile dysfunction, alongside broad general nursing and long-term condition management.

Nurse

Prescribing qualification (2025) and Advanced Physical Assessment course (2022), with a strong track record of independent, patient-centred consultations, remote triage, and leading a specialist nursing team. Seeking a remote nurse prescriber role covering weight loss, hair loss, and erectile dysfunction medication, combining clinical prescribing expertise with the ability to deliver safe, empathetic care through virtual consultations.

Team Lead Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist (Band 8a) at NHS Trust, London (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead a team of urology cancer nurse specialists, overseeing caseload allocation, clinical supervision and service delivery.
• Hold independent nurse-led clinics assessing and managing patients with urological conditions, including erectile dysfunction following prostate cancer treatment.
• Prescribe and review medication for erectile dysfunction as part of routine survivorship and rehabilitation care.
• Act as a source of specialist advice for colleagues, GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Drive service improvement initiatives and support governance, audit and training within the team.

Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist (Band 7) at NHS Trust, London (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Managed an independent caseload of urology cancer patients from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
• Provided specialist assessment and support for treatment side effects, including erectile dysfunction, urinary and continence issues.
• Delivered telephone and face-to-face clinics, triaging and prioritising patients according to clinical need.
• Supported junior colleagues and contributed to development of patient information and care pathways.

Urology Cancer Nurse Specialist (Band 6) at NHS Trust, London (2016-01 – 2019-12)

• Provided key worker support and holistic needs assessments for patients with urological cancers.
• Assisted with nurse-led clinics, including monitoring and support for erectile dysfunction treatment.
• Worked closely with the wider urology MDT to coordinate patient care.

Staff Nurse, General Surgery & Urology Ward at NHS Trust, London (2013-01 – 2016-12)

• Delivered general nursing care to surgical and urology inpatients, including pre- and post-operative care.
• Developed strong foundational clinical skills in patient assessment, medicines management and acute care.
• Built early specialist interest and experience in urological conditions, setting the foundation for later specialist roles.

Registered Nurse (Adult) in Nursing (2013-01)