Urology Nurse

Job Title: Staff Nurse – Urology Day Unit
Department: Urology Day Unit
Reports to: Urology Manager

Overall Purpose of the Job

To deliver exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, compassion, and excellence are at the heart of all services provided at the Urology Centre.

The Urology Nurse is responsible for providing competent, compassionate, and efficient care to all patients attending the Urology Unit. This role includes clinical, administrative, and service delivery responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

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Provide day-to-day nursing care for patients attending the Urology Department.

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Participate in patient consultations, follow-up phone calls, scheduling appointments, and managing related administrative tasks to ensure efficient service delivery.

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Assist in all procedures performed within the Urology Department.

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Foster strong collaborative relationships between nursing staff and consultants, maintaining open and respectful communication.

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Liaise with hospital staff and wards regarding inpatient referrals and other coordination needs.

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Contribute to Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation activities.

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Participate in multidisciplinary and intra-departmental meetings, including cancer multidisciplinary team meetings.

Urology Department Specific Responsibilities

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Assist consultants during procedures and contribute to maintaining and enhancing care standards.

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Provide patient education and support for both day care and inpatients, as well as through telephone consultations, ensuring all interactions are appropriately documented.

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Deliver clinical management and independent care for patients undergoing flow rate assessments, reporting results to consultants.

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Provide clinical care for bladder instillation treatments upon completion of required training and competency assessments.

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Deliver clinical care and education for patients requiring urethral or suprapubic catheter changes.

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Educate and support patients undergoing self-catheterisation or trial without catheter.

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Provide care and education for patients undergoing urodynamic testing.

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Participate in data collection, statistical reporting, and clinical outcomes tracking.

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Contribute to research projects aimed at advancing clinical practice within the department.

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Remain open to training in new procedures and contributing to the development of new service programmes.

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Maintain flexibility and adaptability in response to changing departmental needs.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder must be familiar with and adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice Framework (NMBI, 2015).

Responsibilities include:

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Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and accurately documenting patient care.

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Delivering care to both day patients and inpatients in accordance with best practice standards.

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Ensuring efficient patient flow by prioritising appointments based on clinical urgency.

The post holder will also engage in patient safety and quality improvement processes, including:

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Identifying and implementing quality initiatives.

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Evaluating current practices against best practice standards.

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Supporting health promotion initiatives.

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Participating in the hospital’s JCI accreditation cycle.

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Inter-Relationships

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Maintain effective working relationships with consultants, hospital staff, patients, families, and external agencies.

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Communicate effectively with the Urology Department Manager, nursing colleagues, and other relevant personnel throughout each shift.

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Collaborate with colleagues and other healthcare providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes and departmental goals.

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Participate in hospital-wide and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

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Demonstrate teamwork and a willingness to assist colleagues as needed.

Personal and Professional Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to:

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Demonstrate effective time management skills.

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Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the hospital dress code.

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Comply with attendance and punctuality guidelines.

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Attend staff meetings and stay informed through internal communications.

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Participate in all required training and in-service sessions.

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Wear an identification badge while on duty.

All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the hospital, which may include supporting other departments as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMBI licence in good standing.

Experience

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Minimum of two years’ clinical experience.

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Experience in Urology nursing is desirable.

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Must be able to speak, read, and write fluent, grammatically correct English.

Job-Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Teamwork

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Demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Shows motivation and an innovative approach to work.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

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Communicates clearly and concisely.

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Demonstrates understanding of change management.

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Shares knowledge relevant to urology nursing.

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Uses accurate and professional written and verbal English.

Planning and Organisation

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Demonstrates effective planning, organisational, and time management skills.

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Adopts a flexible approach to rotations, rostering, and work assignments.

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Capable of multitasking and prioritising effectively.

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Exercises sound professional judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

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Shows commitment to ongoing professional development.

Knowledge

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Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and experience in urology or other specialised areas within an acute care setting.

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Keeps informed about new developments and national strategies relevant to nursing care.

Patient & Customer Focus

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Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and patient-centred care.

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Treats patients, families, and colleagues with dignity, empathy, and respect.

To know more about the role please contact Sonal Tikariha