Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology
The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (part‑time hours will be considered)
Permanent
Competitive salary plus benefitsWe’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Urology service at The Harborne Hospital.The Harborne Hospital is HCA Healthcare UK’s fourth NHS Joint Venture. It’s a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art, 50‑bed hospital designed with both patients and colleagues in mind. As part of the UK’s leading independent healthcare provider, we deliver complex care across multiple specialties, including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery. Within this setting, you’ll support the Birmingham Prostate Specialists Service, caring for patients with both benign and malignant urological conditions, and contributing specialist nursing expertise across the pathway.As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology, you’ll be part of a highly experienced, consultant‑led multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, oncologists, senior nurses and wider MDT colleagues. Day to day, you’ll provide expert clinical support, education and reassurance to patients and their families, from diagnosis through treatment and follow‑up. You’ll have the autonomy to use your clinical judgement, contribute meaningfully to MDT discussions, and influence care planning, while being supported by senior nursing colleagues and a well‑established service. This role suits someone who values continuity of care, enjoys working at an advanced level, and wants the time and space to deliver care properly.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll do:Deliver specialist nursing care for patients with benign and malignant urological conditions, including prostate cancer.
Provide pre‑operative counselling, patient education and ongoing clinical support across the care pathway.
Undertake specialist procedures including bladder scanning, flow‑rate assessments, clean intermittent catheterisation teaching and intravesical therapies.
Contribute to MDT coordination and meetings, using your clinical judgement to support clinical decision‑making.
Support ward teams, contribute to audit activity and help develop and refine clinical protocols using evidence‑based practice.
What you’ll bring:Experience in urology nursing or urology surgical care.
Strong clinical judgement with the confidence to work autonomously.
Excellent communication skills and a patient‑centred approach.
Experience using bladder scanners and flow‑rate monitoring equipment.
A commitment to evidence‑based practice and ongoing professional development.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology at The Harborne Hospital you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-JE1