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Job summary

Main area
Urology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Ability to work off-site
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, ability to work off-site (ACFH, HWD))
Job ref
151-ZT110
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Frimley Park Hospital
Town
Frimley
Salary
£41,957 - £50,387 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse - Urology

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Urology Support Sister/Charge Nurse (Benign Disease) to join the Urology Service. Working under the direction of the Lead Benign Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, the post holder will support the delivery of specialist care for patients with benign urological conditions.

The role will involve supporting the assessment, investigation and management of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and providing specialist advice and support for patients experiencing continence-related conditions. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will promote high standards of patient-centred care and contribute to positive patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will support the development and delivery of nurse-led services and clinics, undertaking appropriate training and competency development where required. They will contribute to the implementation of evidence-based practice, clinical protocols and guidelines, supporting continuous service improvement within the benign urology pathway.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated registered nurse to develop specialist urology knowledge and skills whilst contributing to the ongoing delivery and development of a high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

  • Investigating and managing patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
  • Arranging diagnostic tests and follow up treatment
  • Nurse led clinics 
  • Support of patients with continence difficulties
  • Providing information and to be the point of contact for patients when appropriate
  • Providing nursing support to the consultant team
  • Assist and undertake audit projects as required
  • Liaison with primary and secondary health teams 
  • Provide cross-cover to ensure a seamless delivery of patient care

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Trust policies and procedures
  • Willingness to acquire and develop new skills
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of research
  • Understanding of a specialist nurse role
  • Experience of undertaking urological investigations
  • Powerpoint and Excel skills
  • Experience of audit

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Flexible attitude to working
  • Computer literate
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Patient education and counselling skills
  • Catheterisation male and female
  • EPIC trained
  • Ability to work independently, equally as a team member
Desirable criteria
  • Intermittent self-catheterisation skills
  • Experience of running nurse-led clinics
  • Report writing
  • Canulation course
  • Administration of intravesical treatments

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 2 years experience at band 5
  • Demonstrates good communication and presentation skills - verbal and written
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills
  • Male and female catheterisation
  • Copes well with responsibility
  • Multi-professional working
  • Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice
  • Experience in Urological nursing
Desirable criteria
  • Urodynamic experience
  • Urology experience
  • Previous experience as a band 6 position
  • Band 6 experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered general nurse
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Degree in Nursing or working towards
  • Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Counselling qualification
  • Teaching and assessing qualification
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Urodynamics Course
  • ENB 978 promotion of continence and management of incontinence course

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWe Work Flexibly

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Pereira
Job title
Lead Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 613 6156