About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our well-established Urology Nurse Specialist team. This post enables us to expand our Clinical Nursing Team to develop and improve care for urological patients.
The post holder will work, as part of the multidisciplinary team providing diagnosis, treatment and management of various urological conditions mainly along the prostate cancer pathway. Considerable post registration experience is required, including experience in the area of urology.
We welcome applications from trained nurses with excellent communication and organisational skills, who offer a proactive approach to improving the urology patient's experience. Using your clinical knowledge and skills you will provide advice and support to Urology patients across our two hospital sites.
We require a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Clinical Nurse Specialist to work as part of our multidisciplinary team. Applications for part time hours will be considered, please note your reasons for part time working as part of your supporting statement. Occasional weekend and evening working may be required.
Main duties of the job
o The role provides specialist nursing care for adults with urology conditions or stoma needs, supporting them in both hospital and community settings.
o It involves assessing patients, planning their care, and helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
o The postholder will run nurse-led clinics, offer expert advice to patients and staff, and act as a key worker to support people through their treatment journey.
o They will help lead and develop the urology service, working closely with other teams to make sure care is safe, joined-up and based on the best evidence.
o The role also includes supporting junior staff, helping with training, and contributing to service improvement and research.
About us
As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN Post registration experience Nursing degree or working towards Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
Speciality related MSc or working towards Counselling qualification Independent Nurse Prescribing course
Experience Essential
Experience in multi professional setting Experience of liaising with Primary Healthcare Providers Ability to plan and organise own workload Knowledge of current urological disease and stoma management, including oncology procedures Evidence of audit involvement
Desirable
Experience of running nurse led clinics Demonstrable use of support groups Evidence of clinical supervision Experience of planning and presenting educational sessions
Skills Essential
Ability to conduct own projects and follow through Computer skills Leadership skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to travel across site
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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)