Sister/Charge Nurse - Urology

FHFT Education Academy; Frimley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Frimley is seeking a Band 6 Urology Support Sister/Charge Nurse (Benign Disease) to support the delivery of specialist care for patients with benign urological conditions. The post reports to the Lead Benign Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist and will help develop nurse-led services and clinics.

The role involves LUTS assessment, diagnostic planning, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient-centred care and

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration required.
• Degree in Nursing or working towards.
• Experience in urological nursing and LUTS management.
• Knowledge of audit processes and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide information and be the point of contact for patients
• 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

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Audit experience

Education

Degree in Nursing or working towards

Current NMC Registration

Tools

Epic (EPR)

Job description

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

Site Frimley Park Hospital Town Frimley Salary £41,957 - £50,387 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

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 (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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

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

Skills

• Flexible attitude to working
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Patient education and counselling skills
• Catheterisation male and femaleEPIC trained
• Ability to work independently, equally as a team member
• Experience of running nurse-led clinics
• Canulation course
• Administration of intravesical treatments

Experience

• 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
• Urodynamic experience
• Previous experience as a band 6 position
• Band 6 experience

Qualifications

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

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.