Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist 
London: The Lister Hospital, Chelsea 
Full time;37.5 hours per week   
Shift times: Monday – Friday (will require some evenings potentially to support clinics) 

Permanent contract:   
Salary: Competitive depending on experience  

We are seeking an experienced urology nurse to join our team as a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist.  

This is a new role which will see you working to grow and develop our existing urology service at The Lister Hospital Chelsea and our satellite sites. You will be supported by an established team of Urology CNS based across other HCA facilities. The Lister Hospital has a team of CNS posts covering a broad range of specialities including gynae, colorectal, IPC and orthopaedics. 

The Urology CNS will have both clinical and service development responsibilities (supported by our business development team). Our robotic prostatectomy service is growing and now needs specialist CNS support as do our other urology sub-specialities. There is an opportunity and desire to significantly grow the service, we ae looking for a dynamic and focused urology nurse who will embrace these opportunities and seek others. You will have extensive experience in the speciality and have the ability to efficiently manage your time whilst maintain the outstanding quality of the care that the Lister Hospital is recognised for.   

You will establish clinics and services at the Lister Hospital and it's satellite sites that support Consultant led care whilst enabling patients to complete their urological pathway at our facilities. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team across the Lister Hospital to ensure optimum timing for patients diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will join that has been recognised as "outstanding" in successive CQC inspections 

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 bring:    

• NMC registered Nurse  

• Extensive relevant post registration experience in specialty area  

• Mentoring /Teaching experience  

• Experience in managing complex and difficult emotional situations  

• Knowledge of current clinical advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty  

• Evidence of continuous professional development in clinical area. (i.e. relevant short courses and study days)  

• Evidence of Advanced Communication Skills (level 2 course), or willing to complete within the first year of employment.  

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 employees, 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 Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll be eligible for:   

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you   

• 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   

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you   

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers   

Diversity and Inclusion   

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.   

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.   

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