Job summary
Staff Nurse
Department Urology Investigation Unit
Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to specialise in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our Urology Investigation Unit, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing diagnostic and minor interventional procedures.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced unit that supports outpatient investigations such as flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics and catheter management. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care and service innovation.
If you are you a registered nurse with some previous experience in urology, outpatient procedures or diagnostic services we will offer you comprehensive training in Urology and provide career development within a supportive team.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview 13 October 2025
Main duties of the job
The aim of this role is to provide specialist nursing care in the Urology Investigation Unit. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking and recording comprehensive nursing care including assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.
The post holder will use specialist nursing skills to contribute to the management of a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care, and support. The post holder will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and work collaboratively with the team leader to contribute to a learning environment that promotes excellence in the urology investigation unit at MKUH.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care within an outpatient setting and when receiving patients for invasive procedures.
Prepare, assemble, and check procedure room equipment to ensure safe planning of stock as necessary.
Communication
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership across the Trust for this specialist area.
Contribute to the patient care pathway, ensuring timely referrals are made to members of the multidisciplinary and treatment teams. This will include receiving direct referrals to the specialist nursing service from medical and nursing staff within the Trust.
Education
Take responsibility for own learning and development and contribute to Trust wide education and training.
Assist in the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior nurse to ensure practice development and improved care for patients.
Quality
Manage and co-ordinate own workload and work within the limitations of own role escalating to more senior staff to maintain safe, quality care.
Adhere to the policies and protocols that support the specialist service as required.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care within an outpatient setting and when receiving patients for invasive procedures.
Prepare, assemble, and check procedure room equipment to ensure safe planning of stock as necessary.
Communication
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership across the Trust for this specialist area.
Contribute to the patient care pathway, ensuring timely referrals are made to members of the multidisciplinary and treatment teams. This will include receiving direct referrals to the specialist nursing service from medical and nursing staff within the Trust.
Education
Take responsibility for own learning and development and contribute to Trust wide education and training.
Assist in the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior nurse to ensure practice development and improved care for patients.
Quality
Manage and co-ordinate own workload and work within the limitations of own role escalating to more senior staff to maintain safe, quality care.
Adhere to the policies and protocols that support the specialist service as required.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- BLS/ ILS
- Mentor/ supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of current urology nursing issues
- Knowledge of scope of professional practice/ revalidation
Desirable
- Awareness of current outpatient nursing targets
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
- Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrable evidence of delivering quality patient care
- Computer literate
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and be motivated
- Demonstrate understanding of the requirement of the role
Desirable
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate to Outpatient Department
Personal and people development
Essential
- Team player
- Motivated
- Professional
- Evidence of personal development
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Approachable manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- BLS/ ILS
- Mentor/ supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of current urology nursing issues
- Knowledge of scope of professional practice/ revalidation
Desirable
- Awareness of current outpatient nursing targets
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
- Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Demonstrable evidence of delivering quality patient care
- Computer literate
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and be motivated
- Demonstrate understanding of the requirement of the role
Desirable
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate to Outpatient Department
Personal and people development
Essential
- Team player
- Motivated
- Professional
- Evidence of personal development
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Approachable manner
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
