Job overview
The Nurse Practitioner will assist the multidisciplinary team by undertaking advanced patient assessment, intervention and treatment for patients as an independent Practitioner.
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service. They will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits within the specialist area.The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
In cases where candidates do not fully meet the essential criteria but demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge, they may be offered developmental opportunities to work in the post with the support of the team. This would require the candidate to meet the outstanding essential criteria within an agreed timeframe.
Closing date: Midnight 7th January 2026
Interview date: 6th February 2026
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team, managing a caseload of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.
To triage adult inpatients in the acute hospital and day care setting, providing treatment under Management Pathways independently as a Nurse Practitioner, and referring patients to the appropriate medical teams if required, and according to priority system.
To undertake clerking for inpatient admissions (for both elective surgery and via Accident and Emergency). Taking and recording a patient history and performing a physical assessment.
Formulate treatment plans and investigations for patients as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues inline with Trust values and duty of candour.
To respond to and provide senior nursing support in the event of a clinical emergency on the in-patient ward areas.
Ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will assist the multidisciplinary team by undertaking advanced patient assessment, intervention and treatment for patients as an independent Practitioner.
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits within the specialist area.
The Urology Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person cantered care principles.
To work as part of a team, managing a caseload of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.
Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through
monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
To participate in projects and research that will enhance personal
performance and the operation of the service. To contribute towards meeting the objectives of the Nursing & Midwifery Strategy
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RN1 Registered Nurse, registered on the NMC register
2. ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/mentorship course
3. BSc/1st Degree, or equivalent experience
4. Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses on a consistent basis working towards Masters level equivalent
5. Experience of patient history taking and performing physical assessment.
6. Post registration qualification within surgical speciality; Urology / Colorectal.
Desirable criteria
7. Non Medical Prescribing course or commitment to undertake.
Previous experience
Essential criteria
8. Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area
9. Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level
10. Ability to clinically lead & influence staff
Desirable criteria
11. Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential criteria
12. Experience of audit, research & evidence based care
13. Evidence of teaching skills
14. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
15. Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Desirable criteria
16. Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in specialty.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.