Urology Specialist Nurse - MRI

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking a Urology Specialist Nurse to join their outpatient services in Manchester. The role requires excellent communication skills and extensive nursing experience to provide high-quality care for patients with urological conditions. You will work within a dedicated team to facilitate urology services, provide education, and support clinical best practices. Candidates should have significant experience in urology and relevant qualifications, and the position offers a full-time permanent contract with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a band 5 nurse in relevant settings.
• Experience of performing Stent Removal and flexible cystoscopy.
• Evidence of leading work and knowledge of governance agenda.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate urology services across Manchester Foundation Trust.
• Provide education and training to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.

Skills

High levels of judgement

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills (Word, email)

Experience of male and female catheterization

Experience in Andrology Clinics

Education

Registered Nurse

Postgraduate relevant qualifications

Cystoscopy Course attendance

Job description

Urology Specialist Nurse - MRI

The closing date is 29 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse with urology experience to work within our Urology Outpatient services. Whether you are an experienced band 6 who wants to broaden their urology experience and would like a new challenge, or you are a band 5 with a specific interest in urology this could be of interest to.

Based in the Urology Assessment Unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary, you will work alongside a team of experienced urology specialists nurse in their own dedicated unit.

The post holder will work within the team to facilitate and develop urology services across Manchester Foundation Trust. They will provide professional, clinical and innovative care delivery within a multi‑professional team. They will provide specialist nursing knowledge and expertise in the management of patients with urological conditions, liaising with colleagues across care settings to ensure specialist assessment, providing holistic packages of care and ensuring patients receive prompt and evidence based care.

Main duties of the job

The majority of the outpatient urology clinics across Manchester Foundation Trust 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. The post holder may be required to work across site at NMGH, Wythenshawe, Withington, TGH.

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 you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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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 Matters

MFT 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

Experience

• Nurse – minimum 3 years at band 5 in the relevant setting.
• Working autonomously.
• Participating in research and or clinical audit.
• Evidence of leading area of work and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of national and local targets / NSF frameworks.
• Evidence of relevant CPD.
• Knowledge of Governance agenda.
• Working with multidisciplinary students.
• Evidence of undertaking a project.
• Experience of performing Stent Removal.
• Experience of performing flexible cystoscopy.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse.
• Relevant post qualifications at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
• Attendance on Cystoscopy Course.

Skills

• High levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice, care, programme management, clinical practice, development and research.
• Analytical and judgmental skills.
• Planning straight‑forward issues.
• Problem solving.
• Effective communication.
• Computer skills e.g., word processing, email and internet.
• Experience of male and female catheterisation.
• Experience of dealing with nephrostomy tubes.
• Experience in Andrology Clinics.

Work related circumstances

• Flexible to meet needs of role and service.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage stress.

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.

Address

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-7661013*