The closing date is 16 September 2026
Salary: 32,073 to £39,043 a year pa / pa pro rata
Job summary
Bristol Foundation trust (BFT)is a tertiary referralcentre for urology, we see patients from across the Southwest with urological concerns including penile cancers, mesh complications and calculi. The main urology site is Southmead Hospital, but we also have a unit in Weston Super Mare. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large multidisciplinary team providing specialist urological care to patients attending outpatient clinics, diagnostic services and day-case procedures
Following a structured period of training and competency development, the successful candidate will support and facilitate specialist diagnostic and treatment clinics.
Working closely with consultants, specialist nurses, advanced practitioners, radiographers, researchers and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support of patients with a wide range of urological conditions for benign and malignant urological diseases, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and with compassion.
Participate in service improvement initiatives, support the education and development of students and colleagues.
Working hours are predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend commitments, offering an excellent opportunity to develop specialist nursing skills within a dynamic and supportive outpatient environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality evidence based patient centered nursing care.
Prepare, support and discharge patients undergoing investigations, treatments and follow up care for a wide range of urological conditions.
Undertake nurse led clinics.
Monitor patients before, during and after procedures, recognise complications and escalate concerns appropriately. Coordinate clinic investigation, treatment and follow up appointments to ensure patient flow.
Participate in service improvement initiatives, support the education and development of students and colleagues, and contribute to the achievement of departmental, Trust and national quality standards. They will act as a professional role model, working autonomously within their scope of practice while recognising when to seek support and escalate concerns appropriately.
Advance communication skills to carry out telephone clinics, provide health education promote self care, teach new skills support patients and give and support patients receiving bad news.
Multi disciplinary team working.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse. Current NMC UK Registration
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Mentorship, Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor qualification (Teaching and Assessing qualification) or willingness to undertake
- Venipuncture and Cannulation competency or willingness to undertake.
- Specialist Urology-related training: male and suprapubic catheter changes, intermittent self catheterisation training, laser safety.
Knowledge skills and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the NMC Code and professional accountability
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and patient safety principles
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children. Understanding of consent, Mental Capacity Act and confidentiality requirements
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information compassionately
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems
- Ability to recognise and escalate clinical deterioration appropriately
Desirable
- Ability to teach and support patients regarding treatment and self-management- catheter care, intermittent catheterisation, bladder washouts, bladder installations
- Knowledge of urological procedures and diagnostics
- Competence in catheterisation female, male and suprapubic.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering patient-centred care and managing competing clinical priorities in a busy environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of patient education and health promotion activities
Desirable
- Post-registration nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting
- Experience of supporting students, learners or junior staff
- Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting
- Experience in a urology or surgical setting
- Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects
- Experience of telephone triage, advice or follow-up clinics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Compassionate, caring and patient-focused approach
- Professional and accountable attitude Commitment to maintaining patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and during emergencies
- Resilient and adaptable to changing service needs
- Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative
- Demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times
- Ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to team culture
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for developing specialist urology nursing skills
- Interest in research, innovation and quality improvement. Positive attitude towards change and service improvement
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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).