Job summary Fancy a change? We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our well- established urology clinical nurse specialist team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Urology Nurse to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Urology in a Band 6 development role to Band 7. This role is designed for an enthusiastic individual looking to enhance their expertise and transition into an independent nurse-led service. The successful candidate will be supported to achieve key objectives within six months, with the possibility of an extension if required. This position is ideal for an experienced Urology Nurse eager to expand their clinical and leadership skills while delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic setting. The post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care. The successful candidate will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner, with a caseload within the team structure. To work within the Urology stones team and the cancer diagnostic team to facilitate patient care at all stages of their treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job You will work in collaboration with, and autonomously, as part of the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to help develop and deliver services across organisational, professional and geographical boundaries. You will work closely with key areas of the Trust, forging close working relationships with the Trust urology consultants and CNS from other specialties. You will also have managerial responsibility as to manage the staff in the urology outpatient's department. You must be highly motivated with strong leadership and excellent communication skills. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year pa incls Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8558AC Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oAchieved grade RN oPost registration qualification appropriate to specialty oFirst level degree in related subject or evidence of working towards oEvidence of continued professional development oRecognised teaching qualification or working towards Desirable oWorking towards Masters level qualification oClinical manager experience oLeadership course oPhysical assessment skills oPrevious experience of working a clinical nurse specialist Knowledge and Skills Essential oDemonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice oAbility to develop new ways of working oExperience of multi-professional working Desirable oOrganisation and negotiation skills oEffective communication oTeaching/assessment and presentation skills Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oAchieved grade RN oPost registration qualification appropriate to specialty oFirst level degree in related subject or evidence of working towards oEvidence of continued professional development oRecognised teaching qualification or working towards Desirable oWorking towards Masters level qualification oClinical manager experience oLeadership course oPhysical assessment skills oPrevious experience of working a clinical nurse specialist Knowledge and Skills Essential oDemonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice oAbility to develop new ways of working oExperience of multi-professional working Desirable oOrganisation and negotiation skills oEffective communication oTeaching/assessment and presentation skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)