Paediatric Urology and Immunology Specialist Nurse

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist team is delighted to invite applications for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 Specialist Nurse to join our highly skilled teams in Children’s Urology and Immunology.

This unique split role offers the opportunity to work across two specialist services.

🔹 Paediatric Urology (15 Hours/week)

Undertaking bladder assessments

Delivering biofeedback therapy to improve bladder function

Providing education and training for families and staff

🔹 Paediatric Immunology (15 hours/week)

Supporting children and families with complex immunological conditions

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care

Contributing to service development and patient education

These services are highly specialist, and it is essential that the successful candidate has prior experience working within both Paediatric Urology and Immunology settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in two complex and rewarding fields. You will be supported to advance your clinical knowledge and skills through structured development pathways, multidisciplinary collaboration, and access to specialist training and education.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
• Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice.
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Change Management, clinical practice development.
• Multidisciplinary team working.