Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Condensed hours over 4 days (to be discussed at interview))
- Job ref
- 331-7699852-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Urodynamics Specialist Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
The Urology unit is looking for caring, compassionate and motivated individual to join our team of Consultants, Doctors, Nurses and admin staff. We have the privilege of providing care for a variety of patients, and work closely as a team across the bay, to ensure all patients receive exceptional care. We welcome all applicants who feel they have the right attributes to enhance the team and contribute positively towards the Urology department, as well as being a keen team player.
We are fortunate to have a diverse group of nurses, doctors and support staff who all work together to promote the NHS trust values.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role consist of performing independent Urodynamic studies. As well as, leading the Urology out-patient clinics and supporting patients in their outpatient pathway.
Staff must be willing to learn new skills to enhance their own development and benefit the department.
This role will require the ability to communicate and empathise with people living with Urological conditions, and to be compassionate in sensitive situations.
The following outlines the main duties:
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Leading of the smooth running of out-patient clinics
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Being the lead registered nurse on site.
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Responsibility for Audits and health and safety.
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Communication and emotional support of the patient
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Leading a one stop clinic by navigating the patients through tests and procedures.
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Supporting senior clinicians with their independent clinics.
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Utilising trust IT systems
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Performing clinical skills with suitable training, such as assisting a flexible cystoscopy lists, independent catheter clinics, precision point biopsy, Urodynamics clinics, ISC.
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Responsibility and training of junior staff, both RN's and CSW's. Including management responsibilities.
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Ability to move with the demands of the service
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Providing advice and guidance for patients and healthcare professionals.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Professional registration
Desirable criteria
- Experience of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of an interest/experience in Urology
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working in a team and the wider MDT
- Evidence of teaching, mentoring and assessing Junior staff
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application
Desirable criteria
- Assisting and treating patients with Urological conditions
- Experience of leading a small team
- 5 years post registration experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Johnson
- Job title
- Deputy Clinical Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01539 551680
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