Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to work with the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist team. Working cross site. Working  Monday – Friday 37.5 hours, full time.

The successful applicant must demonstrate they have the following attributes:

• Surgical nurse with relevant knowledge and experience in Urology.

• Valid NMC registration, ideally with post registration experience.

The successful applicant needs to demonstrate an understanding of the cancer pathways for urology cancer patients. They would be involved in these cancer pathways, especially diagnostic procedures, with a focus on prostate biopsy patient support within procedure clinics.

The successful applicant must be committed to clinical quality, high standards of care delivery and continuous improvement and be able to demonstrate the Trust values in every day practice.

To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing (without direct supervision) to urology benign and cancer related conditions patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct. To contribute to the continued development of nursing, including the supervision of junior nurses and support staff.

Role to enhance cancer pathways to improve optimal prostate pathway.

To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing (without direct supervision) to urology benign and cancer related conditions patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct. To contribute to the continued development of nursing, including the supervision of junior nurses and support staff.

Assisting team to ensure patient safety during LA transperinel prostate biopsy, assisting in the delivery of the Nurse/ACP led service.

Working within the urology nursing team in urodynamics, urinary assessments and stone services.

To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. 

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.  

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.   
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.  

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.  When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.