Urology Specialist Nurse

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare facility in Norwich is seeking a motivated Urology Nurse Specialist. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing services, supporting patient pathways, and providing education to staff. Candidates must be NMC registered nurses with substantial Urological experience and advanced clinical qualifications. The company offers competitive annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension

Discounts and cashback on retail via 'Spire for you'

Free wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free off-site parking

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse required for specialist role.
• Qualified in advanced clinical skills including cannulation and venepuncture.
• Significant Urological experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing service to Urology patients.
• Deliver education and training to staff.
• Act as a resource and role model in Urology.
• Support service planning and development.

Skills

NMC registered Nurse

Qualified in cannulation

Qualified in venepuncture

Qualified in male catheterisation

Qualified in intravesical drug administration

Qualified in stent removal

Significant Urological experience

Experience working within teams

Clinical reasoning skills

Proficient mentor and clinical supervisor

Job description

Overview

Spire Norwich Hospital is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Urology Nurse Specialist to join our expert team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering specialist care, supporting patients through their urology pathway, and helping shape the future of our service.

About us

Spire Norwich Hospital is a private hospital offering a range of medical services, including outpatient appointments, diagnostic imaging, and inpatient care, for patients with private medical insurance, self-paying, or referred through NHS contracts. Located on the outskirts of Norwich near the A47, it features private en-suite rooms, four operating theatres, on-site pharmacy, free parking, and specialized services in fields like orthopaedics, ENT, and gynaecology. The hospital emphasizes high-quality, comfortable patient care, with a focus on cleanliness and expert medical teams.

Responsibilities

• To work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Nursing Teams and Consultant Urologists to provide an expert nursing service to Urology patients.
• To provide education and training to all levels of staff within and outside the hospital where there is an identified need.
• To provide leadership in the area of Urology and act as a resource and role model of advanced nursing practice.
• To assist the Director of Clinical Services in planning the service needs, developing the scope of the service and participating in meetings and working groups as required.
• To promote excellent customer service throughout the hospital, facilitating and co-ordinating corporate and local customer service initiatives and providing appropriate support to colleagues.
• To support staff within the hospital to deliver high quality services to patients and their families.
• To continually maintain competence and show evidence of professional development as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Who we're looking for / Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse
• Qualified in appropriate clinical skills - cannulation, venepuncture, male catheterisation, intravesical drug administration, stent removal
• Significant Urological experience at a senior level
• Experience of working within teams and carrying caseload
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes
• Proficient mentor and clinical supervisor
• Ability to manage teams (Desirable)

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• "Spire for you" reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free Car park off-site

Additional information

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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.