Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Urology

Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and committed nurse with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to work with the paediatric urology team under the leadership of the lead clinical nurse specialist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

The role of the urology nurse is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team providing nursing experience and professional leadership within the patient and community setting. To assist in the management of paediatric urology patients delivering holistic, high quality, clinically effective care to patients/ families and carers on the wards, clinic and community settings. To provide information, education and advice within the clinical speciality for patients, families and other professionals.

In conjunction with the urology clinical nurse specialist, undertake assessment of patient's needs with urology conditions. Negotiate appropriate holistic packages of care to effectively meet these needs and the needs of the family.

• Deliver specialist evidence based care to children with urology conditions under the guidance from the urology clinical nurse specialist.
• Participate in nurse led clinics and services including Uroflow/ bladder scanning/ PTNS (percutaneous Tibia nerve stimulation)/ LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms clinic)/ Urodynamics under the direction of the urology specialist nurse.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake treatment/ procedures as required dealing with bodily waste products.
• Provide telephone advice to patients and serve as point of contact for other professionals.
• Provide support and advice for children with continence issues, their parents/ carers and families.
• Work closely with professionals in primary and secondary care, to plan discharge and ensure high standards across the continuum.
• Undertake continence promotion and comprehensive assessment, where appropriate, for the provision of urology products taking account of health and safety guidelines and relevant trust policies.
• Communicate and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams in the hospital and community setting, other agencies such as education, social services (safeguarding) and voluntary agencies to promote a seamless service.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively, taking account of the highly complex and sensitive nature of urology conditions. Issues of non-compliance/ barriers to communication and potential child protection issues.
• Provide cross cover for clinical care in the absence of other team members.
• The post holder must be flexible with the possibility of working different shift patterns (weekdays only).
• The post will include admin, clinic bookings and follow up phone clinics etc.
• A car driver/owner is essential; a number of the children within the care group will need to be supported out in the community setting.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-W&C0708-HN
Closing date: 04 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• RGN. Paediatric 1st Level or relevant children's qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or working towards
• Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
• Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
• Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Appropriate post registration experience in nursing and speciality
• Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
• Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
• Experience as preceptor / mentor

Knowledge & Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
• Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken

Skills & Abilities (Essential)

• Organisation and management skills
• Teaching and presenting
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
• Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Able to influence other team members
• Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
• Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
• Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
• Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
• General good health, aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.

Aptitudes (Essential)

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudlin St, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: Imogen Lloyd, Matron, Imogen.lloyd@nhs.net, 01173428504

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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.