Job summary
Closing date: 20th January 2026.
Shortlisting to commence: 21st January 2026.
Interviews expected to take place: W/C 26th January 2026.
An opportunity has risen for the post of Clinical Nurse Specialist for Urology Services. The post holder will take an active role in supporting the ongoing development of the urology CNS service along with the General Manager, lead Urology CNS and specialty lead to deliver a first class service for urology patients.
Main duties of the job
You will be innovative and resilient, with a strong professional work ethic and have experience of working within the clinical specialty. You must be clinically credible with the ability to problem solve and make clinical decisions. You will be committed to promoting and providing excellent quality of care whilst ensuring a safe and well governed service.
The post holder will work in collaboration with the Specialty Lead and General Manager for the CSU. It is an expectation that the post holder will support the team with the development of the service through the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYATT), a collaborative of NHS Hospitals from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the service development and support training and education to service user's and staff in the CSU and wider organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to be part of a forward thinking team and service who will be responsible for providing highly specialist nursing care and advice to patients who require urology nursing support in their pathway of care. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with an organized approach to work, the ability to prioritize and delegate and to work effectively as part of a team. You must have demonstrable leadership skills and evidence of change management skills. You will be expected to promote programmes of health education and health promotion and to communicate effectively with GPs and the multi-disciplinary team across organizational and professional boundaries.
You will work closely with the Planned Care group Matron who is responsible for our inpatient services at the BRI as part of the Urology and Vascular Clinical Service Unit (CSU) to ensure the provision of seamless care for Urology patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the service development and support training and education to service user's and staff in the CSU and wider organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to be part of a forward thinking team and service who will be responsible for providing highly specialist nursing care and advice to patients who require urology nursing support in their pathway of care. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with an organized approach to work, the ability to prioritize and delegate and to work effectively as part of a team. You must have demonstrable leadership skills and evidence of change management skills. You will be expected to promote programmes of health education and health promotion and to communicate effectively with GPs and the multi-disciplinary team across organizational and professional boundaries.
You will work closely with the Planned Care group Matron who is responsible for our inpatient services at the BRI as part of the Urology and Vascular Clinical Service Unit (CSU) to ensure the provision of seamless care for Urology patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at Band 5 (minimum of 1 years)
- Experience of caseload assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care demonstrating knowledge of specific patient needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
- Budget and financial management experience
- Experience of leading/managing a team of staff
- Change management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literate
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgement, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options.
Desirable
- Presentation skills / report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Courses applicable to specialism
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at Band 5 (minimum of 1 years)
- Experience of caseload assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care demonstrating knowledge of specific patient needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
- Budget and financial management experience
- Experience of leading/managing a team of staff
- Change management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literate
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgement, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options.
Desirable
- Presentation skills / report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Courses applicable to specialism
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
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).
