Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse Urology Outpatients and Diagnostics
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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Job Overview
Bristol Foundation Trust (BFT) is a tertiary referral centre for urology, we see patients from across the Southwest with urological concerns including penile cancers, mesh complications and calculi. The main urology site is Southmead Hospital, but we also have a unit in Weston Super Mare. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large multidisciplinary team providing specialist urological care to patients attending outpatient clinics, diagnostic services and day-case procedures.
Following a structured period of training and competency development, the successful candidate will support and facilitate specialist diagnostic and treatment clinics.
Working closely with consultants, specialist nurses, advanced practitioners, radiographers, researchers and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support of patients with a wide range of urological conditions for benign and malignant urological diseases, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and with compassion.
Participate in service improvement initiatives, support the education and development of students and colleagues.
Working hours are predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend commitments, offering an excellent opportunity to develop specialist nursing skills within a dynamic and supportive outpatient environment.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
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Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and 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 the South West has 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 retain a workforce which represents the 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 application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- 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.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse. Current NMC UK Registration
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems
- Ability to recognise and escalate clinical deterioration appropriately
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Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Enthusiasm for developing specialist urology nursing skills
- Interest in research, innovation and quality improvement. Positive attitude towards change and service improvement
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the 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 application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers. BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred
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