Urology Specialist Nurse

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you passionate about providing excellent standards of care in an interesting and rewarding specialist nursing role?

The Urology Specialist Nursing team have an exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated & enthusiastic individual to the role of Urology Nurse Specialist.

There will be a strong development component to this role so training will be provided in line with the needs of the post-holder and changing demands of the service. Activities will include assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), Urodynamic assessment and the management of common bladder conditions.

Main duties of the job

You will join our highly motivated, friendly and supportive specialist nursing team to deliver effective, timely and person-centred care for patients referred to urology with LUTS and continence issues. You will train to provide your own LUTS assessment service and urodynamic clinics in addition to follow up services. Your work will be delivered across site as needed with initial training taking place at Malton Hospital. In time services will also be provided in Scarborough and Bridlington, and you may occasionally be required to work in York.

The successful candidate should have an interest in urology and be an efficient and effective communicator with all staff, patients, and visitors. They will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills under the direction of the Urology Lead Nurse and in conjunction with the Urology Consultants and existing Urology Specialist Nurses. They should also be able to identify and respond to patient queries and issues in a sensitive and competent manner. Some experience (or understanding) of urological and continence nursing is desirable but a keen willingness to learn is essential.

We look forward to receiving your application.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6923739-USN-S

Job locations

Malton Hospital

Maiden Greve

Malton

YO17 7NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Diploma level education or equivalent
Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Working towards degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
Audit & Standard setting

Desirable

Service development and/ or change management

Training

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development
Willing to undergo training as necessary

Special Knowledge

Essential

Current issues in healthcare
Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance
Understanding of research based practice

Behaviours

Essential

Capable of lateral thinking

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
IT skills
Leadership skills
Team player
Time management skills
Change management skills
Organisational skills
Managing stress
Conflict management

Personal Attributes

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Innovator
Motivator
Assertiveness
Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Diploma level education or equivalent
Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Desirable

Post registration qualification in specialty
Working towards degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
Audit & Standard setting

Desirable

Service development and/ or change management

Training

Essential

Evidence of continued professional development
Willing to undergo training as necessary

Special Knowledge

Essential

Current issues in healthcare
Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance
Understanding of research based practice

Behaviours

Essential

Capable of lateral thinking

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
IT skills
Leadership skills
Team player
Time management skills
Change management skills
Organisational skills
Managing stress
Conflict management

Personal Attributes

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Innovator
Motivator
Assertiveness
Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking

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.