Nurse – Urology

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

Core responsibilities include patient assessment, contributing to diagnosis, developing and implementing personalised care plans, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The Nurse also participates in governance, audit, and service improvement activities to support high clinical standards.

The role involves active engagement in team meetings, training sessions, and initiatives designed to enhance the patient experience. Nurses are expected to demonstrate professionalism, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

In daily practice, the Nurse may support junior staff, contribute to teaching, and uphold continuous learning to maintain advanced clinical competence. The role requires effective prioritisation, the ability to manage complex caseloads, and the capacity to remain calm and focused in demanding clinical environments.

Individuals must adhere to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding policies, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Strong leadership qualities—such as problem-solving, initiative, and sound judgement—enhance the Nurse’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.

A patient-centred approach, collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to ongoing professional development underpin this role, supporting the wider 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.