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Urodynamics Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 18 February 2026
The Urology unit is looking for a caring, compassionate and motivated individual to join our team of Consultants, Doctors, Nurses and admin staff. We have the privilege of providing care for a variety of patients, and work closely as a team across the bay, to ensure all patients receive exceptional care. We welcome all applicants who feel they have the right attributes to enhance the team and contribute positively towards the Urology department, as well as being a keen team player.
We are fortunate to have a diverse group of nurses, doctors and support staff who all work together to promote the NHS trust values.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role consist of performing independent Urodynamic studies, as well as leading the Urology out-patient clinics and supporting patients in their outpatient pathway.
Staff must be willing to learn new skills to enhance their own development and benefit the department.
This role will require the ability to communicate and empathise with people living with urological conditions, and to be compassionate in sensitive situations.
The following outlines the main duties:
* Leading the smooth running of out-patient clinics
* Being the lead registered nurse on site
* Responsibility for audits and health and safety
* Communication and emotional support of the patient
* Leading a one stop clinic by navigating the patients through tests and procedures
* Supporting senior clinicians with their independent clinics
* Performing clinical skills with suitable training, such as assisting a flexible cystoscopy lists, independent catheter clinics, precision point biopsy, Urodynamics clinics, ISC
* Responsibility and training of junior staff, both RN's and CSW's, including management responsibilities
* Ability to move with the demands of the service
* Providing advice and guidance for patients and healthcare professionals
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Relevant Professional registration
* Experience of ongoing professional development
* Evidence of an interest/experience in Urology
Knowledge and experience
* Evidence of working in a team and the wider MDT
* Evidence of teaching, mentoring and assessing Junior staff
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Understanding of clinical governance and its application
* Assisting and treating patients with Urological conditions
* Experience of leading a small team
* 5 years post registration experience
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.
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