# Staff Nurse Urology Outpatients and Diagnostics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-urology-outpatients-and-diagnostics/511bb38b-c726-4b6f-b25e-5253db8b0ed1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-urology-outpatients-and-diagnostics/511bb38b-c726-4b6f-b25e-5253db8b0ed1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Location:** Southmead Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Staff nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa / pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 to 18:00. Wednesday 08:00 to 20:30. Occasional weekends. No nights. Fulltime staff usually work 4 days a week.) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-02T10:31:34.545Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust_BFT/Urology_ASCR/Urology_ASCR-v8256138 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8256138?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Bristol Foundation trust (BFT)is a tertiary referral centre 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Deliver high quality evidence-based patient centered care. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and treatment plans. Prepare, support and participate, facilitate urology clinics: flexible cystoscopy (surveillance, stent removal, Tula laser, Botox), prostate biopsy, Lithotripsy, Bladder installations, catheter changes(urethral, suprapubic, ileal conduit and perineal urostomy), Trial without catheter clinics, intermittent self catheterisation, venipuncture, cannulation, complex wounds, nephrostomy dressing change, removal and urinary flow studies. Perform specialist skills: catheter changes, administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy teach intermittent catheterisation and flushing. Carry out independent nurse led clinics after a period of training and you are competent. Telephone assessment, triage, follow up support and signposting. Coordinate outpatient clinic, lead the team and deputise for band 6 and 7 if required. Work collaboratively with consultants and specialist teams in the multi disciplinary team. Revalidate as required by the NMC and ensure you maintain a valid registration to allow you to practice. Continued professional development, practice within the parameters of NMC code of conduct, local policy and procedures. Participate in service development, quality improvement and pathway development. Support teach and supervise students and new learners. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 - 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. ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 148.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2398) - [band 5 staff nurse urology outpatients (pdf, 1016.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10570026) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.