Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust to join our team as a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The successful candidate will work closely with medical and nursing colleagues to provide expert urology nursing care for patients across both elective and emergency pathways. This includes assessing, planning and evaluating care for admitted patients undergoing planned or emergency urological procedures.
This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.Some weekend working may be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide expert urology nursing care for patients across both elective and emergency pathways. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for admitted patients undergoing planned surgical/urological procedures and for those admitted via the Emergency Department requiring specialist intervention.
This role requires a high level of autonomy, including the management of nurse-led clinics, delivery of complex specialist procedures, and clinical decision-making. The post holder is expected to undertake advanced leadership, education, service development, and governance responsibilities, which are essential to safe and effective service delivery and align with Trust strategic objectives.
As a visible and proactive leader, the post holder will champion continuous improvement in quality, safety and patient experience in line with Trust values.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role requires independent clinical judgment in managing complex urological presentations, maintaining accountability for advanced nursing interventions and escalating appropriately where required. To also provide specialist advice and support to patients, relatives, consultants, and ward teams, ensuring safe, timely, and patient-centred care.
In this role you need to perform and support urology-specific procedures, including urodynamic testing, catheter management (TWOC/SPC/ISC), bladder instillations, and assisting with diagnostic interventions (e.g. flexible cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, LATP).
In this role you need to lead and manage nurse-led outpatient clinics, holding clinical responsibility for an agreed caseload while ensuring safe patient flow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role requires independent clinical judgment in managing complex urological presentations, maintaining accountability for advanced nursing interventions and escalating appropriately where required. To also provide specialist advice and support to patients, relatives, consultants, and ward teams, ensuring safe, timely, and patient-centred care.
In this role you need to perform and support urology-specific procedures, including urodynamic testing, catheter management (TWOC/SPC/ISC), bladder instillations, and assisting with diagnostic interventions (e.g. flexible cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, LATP).
In this role you need to lead and manage nurse-led outpatient clinics, holding clinical responsibility for an agreed caseload while ensuring safe patient flow.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
- First level degree in nursing (or working towards) or evidence of equivalent professional experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to urology or acute care.
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Practice assessor qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge of urological conditions, surgical pathways, post operative care and emergency presentations
- Understanding of specialist procedures such as catheter management (TWOC/SPC/ISC), urodynamics, bladder instillations, and diagnostic support.
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement.
- Awareness of current NHS policy, NICE guidance and professional issues affecting urology services
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in urology, surgical, or acute care nursing.
- Proven ability to assess, plan, implement complex care
- Demonstrated leadership in service development, quality improvement or pathway design.
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and teaching junior staff.
- Evidence of effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
- First level degree in nursing (or working towards) or evidence of equivalent professional experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to urology or acute care.
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Practice assessor qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge of urological conditions, surgical pathways, post operative care and emergency presentations
- Understanding of specialist procedures such as catheter management (TWOC/SPC/ISC), urodynamics, bladder instillations, and diagnostic support.
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement.
- Awareness of current NHS policy, NICE guidance and professional issues affecting urology services
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in urology, surgical, or acute care nursing.
- Proven ability to assess, plan, implement complex care
- Demonstrated leadership in service development, quality improvement or pathway design.
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and teaching junior staff.
- Evidence of effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary team
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).
