Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Urology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7945423
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
Hampstead, London
Salary
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Benign Urology Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

Click here to view our video Welcome to the Royal Free

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and requires applicants to provide accurate information, as misleading details may affect their application or employment and may be verified in line with the Fraud Act 2006. For further information please visit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

 

Job overview

A Urology Nurse Specialist opportunity has become available in the urology nursing team. We are seeking a motivated, proactive nurse with vision and maturity, and knowledge of urological conditions and their treatments. The successful applicant will be required to work in close collaboration with the Benign Urology and wider Urology Multidisciplinary Team, as well as other health care professionals within the acute and primary care setting.

To apply you will be expected to have experience and knowledge of urological conditions and treatments including continence issues, treatments for benign diseases and urological cancers. The successful candidate should be willing to undertake autonomous nurse led clinics. You should also be an excellent communicator and be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and manage change. You should be willing to learn and be an active member of our team of urology nurses.

We are a supportive team of nurses dedicated to carrying out high standards of care and developing the skills and knowledge of all its team members.

 

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY:

 ·         The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.

 ·         To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.

 ·         To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Lead nurse.

 ·         To support the Lead Nurse to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients..

 ·         To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • First level registration
  • First level degree in nursing
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of post registration education/ qualification relevant to Urology
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
  • Evidence of experience in conducting quality audits
  • Experience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of skills in managing junior staff

Skills and Atitudes

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to urology
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
  • Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
  • Able to recruit staff to world class values

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Enthusiastic and assertive
  • Adaptable to change
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable
  • Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Marjorie Espiritu
Job title
Lower Tract Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0207794 0500