Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 7 Urology nurse specialist to join our dynamic urology team.
The successful applicant will be involved into all aspects of care for urology oncology patients. The post holder will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in providing high quality of care. The role will involve working closely with all members of the MDT and the wider urology team. You would also be responsible for co-ordinating diagnostics and treatment for uro-oncology patients according to guidelines and protocols It will also involve a holistic approach to care, supporting patients and carers through this challenging period and beyond.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with CNS uro-oncology experience and an understanding of the issues faced by patients with cancer and their carers. They will need excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure the efficient channelling of patient pathways and the ability to work autonomously. The role will also involve teaching and education of patients and staff as well as facilitating nurse led clinics after a period of training.
This is an exciting role that will suit an experienced highly motivated and innovative nursing professional who is focused on improving the experience for those affected by cancer.
Please note the JD and PS are under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:-
- Co- ordination of care for own caseload of uro-oncology patients.
- Nurse - led clinics for prostate cancer, active surveillance, Renal follow up, bladder instillation,
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care
- Adherence to 28/62-day targets.
- Support the rapid diagnostic pathways
- Review of investigations and appropriate action dependant on results.
- Review of patients independently, advising on care and treatment in line with protocols.
- Support the co - ordination of MDT/SMDT meetings.
- Liaison with and referral to specialist centres.
- Excellent communication and support of patients and families / carers in situations that can be emotionally challenging.
- Effective communication with other teams' members
- Provide specialist advice and clinical practice
- Involvement in Quality Surveillance Programme
- Audit and research
- Provide specialist education to patients and staff
- Non medical prescribing
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 9th February 2026
Closing date: 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting date: 24th February 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 9th February 2026
Closing date: 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting date: 24th February 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Relevant Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Relevant Urological qualification (PG cert)
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years clinical experience in urological speciality or outpatients
- Participation in service improvement and managing change
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience of participation in research and audit
- Independent skills to undertake urological diagnostic procedures including flexible cystoscopy and urodynamics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to overcome resistance to change through advanced communication skills
- Ability to analyse data and produce written reports
- Able to manage workload autonomously
- Current knowledge and understanding of NHS national policy and professional issues related to the area of work
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive / difficult information in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of computers and applications e.g. WORD, EXCEL, Powerpoint
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Relevant Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Relevant Urological qualification (PG cert)
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years clinical experience in urological speciality or outpatients
- Participation in service improvement and managing change
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience of participation in research and audit
- Independent skills to undertake urological diagnostic procedures including flexible cystoscopy and urodynamics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to overcome resistance to change through advanced communication skills
- Ability to analyse data and produce written reports
- Able to manage workload autonomously
- Current knowledge and understanding of NHS national policy and professional issues related to the area of work
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive / difficult information in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of computers and applications e.g. WORD, EXCEL, Powerpoint
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).
