Band 7 - Urology Nurse Specialist, Urology

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Watford seeks a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing care for urology patients. This full-time position involves managing complex care, leading clinics, and supporting patients through various urological procedures. Candidates must be a registered nurse with substantial experience in urology or acute care nursing. Join our innovative team at this exciting time for healthcare advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in urology, surgical, or acute care nursing.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to urology or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex urological presentations with independent clinical judgment.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients and healthcare teams.
• Lead and manage nurse-led outpatient clinics.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge of urological conditions

Leadership in service development

Effective teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

First level degree in nursing

Teaching/mentorship qualification

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust to join our team as a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The successful candidate will work closely with medical and nursing colleagues to provide expert urology nursing care for patients across both elective and emergency pathways. This includes assessing, planning and evaluating care for admitted patients undergoing planned or emergency urological procedures.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday. Some weekend working may be required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide expert urology nursing care for patients across both elective and emergency pathways. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for admitted patients undergoing planned surgical/urological procedures and for those admitted via the Emergency Department requiring specialist intervention.

This role requires a high level of autonomy, including the management of nurse‑led clinics, delivery of complex specialist procedures, and clinical decision‑making. The post holder is expected to undertake advanced leadership, education, service development, and governance responsibilities, which are essential to safe and effective service delivery and align with Trust strategic objectives.

As a visible and proactive leader, the post holder will champion continuous improvement in quality, safety and patient experience in line with Trust values.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job details

Band: 7

Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 a year inc. HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Job location: Watford General Hospital, WD18 0HB

Date posted: 12 November 2025

Job responsibilities

The role requires independent clinical judgment in managing complex urological presentations, maintaining accountability for advanced nursing interventions and escalating appropriately where required. It also involves providing specialist advice and support to patients, relatives, consultants and ward teams, ensuring safe, timely and patient‑centred care.

In this role you need to perform and support urology‑specific procedures, including urodynamic testing, catheter management (TWOC/SPC/ISC), bladder instillations, and assisting with diagnostic interventions (e.g. flexible cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, LATP).

You will lead and manage nurse‑led outpatient clinics, holding clinical responsibility for an agreed caseload while ensuring safe patient flow.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• First level degree in nursing (or working towards) or evidence of equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to urology or acute care.
• Teaching/mentorship qualification.
• Practice assessor qualification.

Knowledge

• Advanced clinical knowledge of urological conditions, surgical pathways, post operative care and emergency presentations.
• Understanding of specialist procedures such as catheter management (TWOC/SPC/ISC), urodynamics, bladder instillations, and diagnostic support.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement.
• Awareness of current NHS policy, NICE guidance and professional issues affecting urology services.

Experience

• Significant post‑registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in urology, surgical, or acute care nursing.
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement complex care.
• Demonstrated leadership in service development, quality improvement or pathway design.
• Experience of supervising, mentoring and teaching junior staff.
• Evidence of effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford General Hospital, WD18 0HB

Website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk