Urology Nurse Practitioner
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Urology Nurse Practitioner
Closing date: 07 January 2026
Interview date: 6th February 2026
Main duties of the jobTo work as part of a team, managing a caseload of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care.
To triage adult inpatients in the acute hospital and day care setting, providing treatment under Management Pathways independently as a Nurse Practitioner, and referring patients to the appropriate medical teams if required, and according to priority system.
To undertake clerking for inpatient admissions (for both elective surgery and via Accident and Emergency), taking and recording a patient history and performing a physical assessment.
Formulate treatment plans and investigations for patients as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues inline with Trust values and duty of candour.
To respond to and provide senior nursing support in the event of a clinical emergency on the in‑patient ward areas.
Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
About usGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King's Health Partners – we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world‑class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job responsibilitiesThe Nurse Practitioner will assist the multidisciplinary team by undertaking advanced patient assessment, intervention and treatment for patients as an independent Practitioner. In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients.
The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits within the specialist area.
The Urology Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contributing to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. It also ensures the safety and well‑being of services users, and always works in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person‑centred care principles.
Facilitate a high quality, cost‑effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
To participate in projects and research that will enhance personal performance and…
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