Staff Nurse Urology Outpatients and Diagnostics
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS10 5NB
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Bristol Foundation trust (BFT)is a tertiary referralcentre for urology, we see patients from across the Southwest with urological concerns including p...
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.
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.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
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
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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