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Job summary
Weston Urology Outpatients department are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team!
We are a small team of specialist nurses. The department prides itself in providing evidence based patient centered care.
As part of the nursing team you will have the opportunity to expand your urological knowledge and work with/support nurse practitioners, and the medical team.
The department also provide a number of nurse led clinics for both cancer and non cancer patients locally and as a tertiary referral center. We work closely with the Bristol urological institute and the research department.
We are looking for a nurse that's passionate about urology and patient care with recent urology or surgical experience.
Main duties of the job
After a period of training and supervision you will be expected to:
- Assist with flexible cystoscopies including dilatation, catheter change and laser procedures.
- Obtain Specimens and Undertake Point of Care testing
- Answer phone calls and provide advice re health needs or appointments.
- Book appointments and print clinic lists and appointment letters.
- To carry out Bladder instillations, urinary 'flows' clinic, TWOC (trial without catheter), and CIC(clean intermittent catheterisation).
- Assist practitioners with LATP clinics(prostate biopsy).
- To carry out catheter change clinic including urethral, ileal conduit and suprapubic changes.
- Prepare and support patients prior to, during and following healthcare procedures.
- Confident to work independently and as part of the team.
- Carry out manual handling including using a hoist.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
339-ASCR0835-DJF-A
Job locations
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road Uphill
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Please note that the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Please note that the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current live NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Completion of male catheterisation and suprapubic catheter change training
- Teaching and assessing qualification (Teaching and assessing in practice or equivalent) or willing to undertake.
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience with intermittent catheterisation, intravenous medication administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs. Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward / department
- At least 12 months of recent, post qualification experience in either an acute hospital or outpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience in Urology or Surgery
- Experience of working as a Registered Nurse in the NHS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advance communication skills, verbal written, report writing and record keeping
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. Care flow Electronic patient record, ICE, Microsoft teams, Outlook- Email, symbiotics and connecting care
- Time management/Basic Problem solving skills
- Ability to organise own workload.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current live NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Completion of male catheterisation and suprapubic catheter change training
- Teaching and assessing qualification (Teaching and assessing in practice or equivalent) or willing to undertake.
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience with intermittent catheterisation, intravenous medication administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs. Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward / department
- At least 12 months of recent, post qualification experience in either an acute hospital or outpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience in Urology or Surgery
- Experience of working as a Registered Nurse in the NHS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advance communication skills, verbal written, report writing and record keeping
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. Care flow Electronic patient record, ICE, Microsoft teams, Outlook- Email, symbiotics and connecting care
- Time management/Basic Problem solving skills
- Ability to organise own workload.
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).
Additional information
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road Uphill
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road Uphill
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom