Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse with urology experience to work within our Urology Outpatient services. Whether you are an experienced band 6 who wants to broaden their urology experience and would like a new challenge, or you are a band 5 with a specific interest in urology this could be of interest to.
Based in the Urology Assessment Unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary, you will work alongside a team of experienced urology specialists nurse in their own dedicated unit.
The post holder will work within the team to facilitate and develop urology services across Manchester Foundation Trust. They will provide professional, clinical and innovative care delivery within a multi-professional team. They will provide specialist nursing knowledge and expertise in the management of patients with urological conditions, liaising with colleagues across care settings to ensure specialist assessment, providing holistic packages of care and ensuring patients receive prompt and evidence based care.
Main duties of the job
The majority of the outpatient urology clinics across Manchester Foundation Trust are nurse led for urology benign and cancer patients.
The post holder will be expected to provide specialist knowledge and care to the urology patient and their carers. They will support colleagues in the effective management of patients in their specialist area who require a high level of judgement, discretion and decision making. The post holder will provide education and training to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. The post holder may be required to work across site at NMGH, Wythenshawe, Withington, TGH
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Nurse-minimum 3 years at band 5 in the relevant setting.
- Working autonomously
- Participating in research and or clinical audit
- Evidence of leading area of work and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of national and local targets/NSF frameworks.
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Knowledge of Governance agenda
Desirable
- Working with multidisciplinary students.
- Evidence of undertaking a project
- Experience of performing Stent Removal
- Experience of performing flexible cystoscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post qualifications at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
- Relevant study
- Post graduate diploma Teaching, assessor or mentor qualification
Desirable
- Attendance on Cystoscopy Course
skills
Essential
- High levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice, care, programme management, clinical practice, development and research.
- Analytical and judgmental skills.
- Planning straight forward issues.
- Problem solving.
- Effective communication.
- Computer skills e.g., word processing, email and internet.
Desirable
- Experience of male and female catheterisation
- Experience of dealing with nephrostomy tubes
- Experience in Andrology Clinics
work related circumstances
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of role and service
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage stress
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Nurse-minimum 3 years at band 5 in the relevant setting.
- Working autonomously
- Participating in research and or clinical audit
- Evidence of leading area of work and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of national and local targets/NSF frameworks.
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Knowledge of Governance agenda
Desirable
- Working with multidisciplinary students.
- Evidence of undertaking a project
- Experience of performing Stent Removal
- Experience of performing flexible cystoscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post qualifications at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
- Relevant study
- Post graduate diploma Teaching, assessor or mentor qualification
Desirable
- Attendance on Cystoscopy Course
skills
Essential
- High levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice, care, programme management, clinical practice, development and research.
- Analytical and judgmental skills.
- Planning straight forward issues.
- Problem solving.
- Effective communication.
- Computer skills e.g., word processing, email and internet.
Desirable
- Experience of male and female catheterisation
- Experience of dealing with nephrostomy tubes
- Experience in Andrology Clinics
work related circumstances
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of role and service
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage stress
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
