Nurse – Urology

The Nurse in Urology plays a central role in delivering high-quality specialist care within the Urology service at Glasgow. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients with a range of urological conditions, including pre- and post-operative management.

Key responsibilities include patient assessment, contributing to diagnosis, developing and implementing personalised care plans, monitoring clinical progress, and maintaining accurate medical records. The Nurse also contributes to governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives to support clinical excellence.

Active participation in team meetings, training sessions, and quality-enhancement initiatives is expected. The Nurse must demonstrate professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability, ensuring communication with patients, families, and colleagues is consistently of the highest standard.

The role involves supporting junior staff, participating in teaching, and engaging in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competence. The Nurse must be able to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and remain calm in high-pressure environments.

Individuals are required to uphold all safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership qualities such as initiative, problem-solving, and sound clinical judgement enhance the Nurse’s contribution to service effectiveness.

A patient-centred approach, strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality care underpin this role, supporting the broader healthcare mission at Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
• Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification and registration.
• Experience in the specialty of practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
• Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.