Urology Clinical Specialist Nurse / Diagnostics - WCH

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Urology Clinical Specialist Nurse to enhance patient outcomes in urology services. The role involves providing specialist knowledge, patient management, and training for both patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have solid qualifications and experience in urology procedures, alongside strong leadership and teamwork skills. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary, offering numerous professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience at Band 7 (2 years).
• Ability to manage own workload and take initiative.
• Proven leadership qualities and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge and care to urology patients.
• Support colleagues in the effective management of patients.
• Deliver education and training to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience performing Flexible Cystoscopy

Experience performing Prostate Biopsy

Education

Educated to Degree Level in health-related studies

Speciality qualification

Teaching qualification

Master's Degree

Job description

Urology Clinical Specialist Nurse / Diagnostics - WCH

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Are you highly motivated and committed to improving patient outcomes and experience? An exciting urology Clinical Nurse Specialist post opportunity has arisen within our Urology services at Withington Community Hospital.

Due to recent changes within the Urology Service this exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented individual with multiple skills and an appetite for delivering a first class nursing service to join the team in one of the UKs most successful and progressive NHS Foundation Trusts.

The strategy focuses on equity of service offer and creating a resilient workforce who have the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. This should be our aim and focus for the CNS service within urology services. The applicant should have skills in urology diagnostic procedures, or be working towards achieving this.

Main duties of the job

There is an exciting opportunity for a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist post.

The current Urology CNS service support clinics at Withington Community Hospital (consultant clinics, benign nurse led clinic and cancer nurse led clinics).The majority of the outpatient urology clinics across WTWA, ORC and Trafford are nurse led for urology benign and cancer patients.

The post holder will be expected to provide specialist knowledge and care to the urology patient and their carers. They will support colleagues in the effective management of patients in their specialist area who require a high level of judgement, discretion and decision making. The post holder will provide education and training to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

• Educated to Degree Level in health-related studies
• Speciality qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Master's Degree

Experience

• Specialist experience at Band 7 (2 years)
• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
• Leadership qualities, Team Leader/Team worker
• Ability to manage own workload
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experienced in budget management at ward level
• Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Experienced in complaints management

Skills

• Experience performing Flexible Cystoscopy
• Experience performing Prostate Biopsy

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata