Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Ciente; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology to join their multidisciplinary team. This pivotal role emphasizes the importance of providing exceptional, compassionate care across surgical and cancer pathways for urology patients. Candidates should possess strong clinical skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and an on-site nursery.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in urology nursing is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Urology Unit and nursing team effectively.
• Provide specialist advice for urological conditions.
• Lead nurse-led clinics to address patient needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Leadership

Patient advocacy

Complex condition management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Clinical Nurse Specialist Training

Job description

Job Details

37.5 hours per week
Fixed term for 18 months
Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 27th December 2025
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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Overview

Within Urology Services, a two‑year opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist role. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a pivotal role supporting both surgical and cancer pathways for urology patients, ensuring seamless, compassionate care across the service.

Clinical Responsibilities

• The Clinical Nurse Specialist will contribute to the Urology Service by acting as a key worker to provide support and information for patients.
• The post holder will promote and maintain high professional standards of nursing care to patients.
• The Clinical Nurse will practice autonomously and in collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team to assess, plan and implement patient care and provide highly specialist advice.
• The Specialist Nurse will promote a culture that recognises and meets the specialists and complex needs of urological patients, whilst ensuring that performance targets are met.
• Ensure a person‑centred approach to care for people affected by cancer within the Urology speciality.
• Contribute to improving the care and outcomes for Urological patients by leading and implementing best practice and ensuring all care is evidence‑based.
• Provide leadership and manage the Urology Unit and Urology Nursing team.
• Communicate effectively complex condition‑related information in a sensitive manner to provide reassurance and support to patients.
• Communicate and coordinate with the multi‑professional teams locally, and with referring units.
• Undertake comprehensive medical assessments and carry out urological tract assessments, interpreting the results.
• Request diagnostic imaging in line with local and national guidelines and within IEMER guidance.
• Initiate and contribute to improving patient pathways within the service.
• Act as patient advocate where relevant, facilitating informed discussion concerning treatment options and ensuring informed consent.
• Provide specialist advice to support the assessment, planning and management of care to patients presenting with a Urological problem.
• Lead and participate in nurse‑led clinics to meet the patients need and service demand.
• Promote liaisons between the Trust and other external services to ensure seamless care across different care settings.
• Participate in research and audits within specialist area and apply research findings to clinical care.
• Provide clinical expertise to the departmental team, acting as a role model in the delivery of patient care.
• Teach staff, within the specialist area.
• Provide support and care for the patient and his/her family respecting their need for privacy and dignity.
• Provide and source patient information and ensure it meets national guidance.
• Facilitate the collection of correct data inputted into SOMERSET in line with the National LWBC matrix.
• Ensure the delivery of evidence‑based nursing care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct within the clinical care area as an autonomous practitioner.
• Develop and provide education programmes to patients, carers, multi‑disciplinary teams, nursing and medical staff.
• Act as a role model exploiting every opportunity to enhance the knowledge of others in issues relating to specialty.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Manage the nurse‑led Urology unit and nursing team.
• Lead on developing guidance and implementing new initiatives to improve the service.
• Take responsibility to ensure adequate provision to deliver an effective and efficient service within agreed budgets and resources.
• Ensure timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
• Ensure Specialist Nurse staffing within the Service is managed and supported appropriately.
• Establish good working relationships within the multi‑disciplinary team and cancer networks.
• Maintain a flexible approach to the role and ensure provision of an effective and efficient service within agreed budgets and resources.
• Support the process of clinical supervision within the Service.
• Conduct staff appraisals within the Service.

Education Responsibilities

• Implement and participate in the identification of the education of the multi‑professional team to ensure they meet the needs of patients.
• Identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patient and their family/carers.
• Attend and participate in service professional forums locally and nationally to support best practice.
• Attend Directorate management / Cancer board meetings.
• Continue own professional development in line with NMC guidelines and NMC.

Benefits

On‑site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in‑house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on‑site parking.

How to Apply

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the job description and personal specification attached.