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On-site in Bedfordshire·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Our summary
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Bedfordshire
- Closing date
- Apply by Wednesday 18 November
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification and/or experience
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations
- Significant experience in a care setting
- Understanding of the Role of Urology Clinical Support Worker
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- The ability to prioritise workload and patient care needs and deal with emergency situations should they arise
Nice to have
- IT course/ experience
- Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies
- Previous Urology experience
Education & certifications
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Pay & benefits
What you'll get
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
The role
Bedford Hospital is excited to open a new Urology One Stop Clinic at Gilbert Hitchcock House (North Wing Hospital Site/Health Village, Kimbolton Road). This purpose-built facility will provide patients with a dedicated space where outpatient consultations, diagnostic investigations, and treatments can be delivered in one convenient location.
Building on our successful urology services, this development reflects our commitment to providing a modern, efficient, and patient-centred service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Support Worker to join our team.
Working under the supervision of registered nurses, the Clinical Support Worker will provide high-quality nursing support and help ensure the smooth running of the Urology One Stop Clinic. The role involves supporting a range of specialist outpatient services, including catheter clinics, flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, prostate biopsies, bladder instillations, Trial Without Catheter (TWOC) clinics, and other nurse-led urology procedures.
The post holder will anticipate and respond to patients' needs, delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care within the scope of the role. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to maintaining an efficient clinic environment while promoting patient dignity, privacy, and an excellent patient experience.
What you'll do
The post holder will work as part of the Urology team, providing support to registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care. The role will involve assisting with the smooth running of urology clinics and supporting patients throughout their care pathway.
- Work as part of the Urology team, supporting registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
- Assist in the smooth running of the Urology One Stop Clinic and support patients throughout their care pathway.
- Prepare patients for outpatient consultations, investigations, and procedures.
- Undertake delegated clinical duties, including recording observations, urinalysis, bladder scanning, and uroflowmetry, following appropriate training and competency assessment.
- Support patients undergoing urology investigations and treatments, ensuring dignity, privacy, comfort, and reassurance at all times.
- Assist with catheter care, continence management, and patient education under the direction of registered healthcare professionals.
- Prepare clinical areas, equipment, and documentation to support the safe and efficient delivery of care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with administrative duties to support clinic activity
Please refer to the attached JD file.
The post holder participates as an integral member of the Urology outpatient services, performing clinical and clerical duties under the guidance and supervision of the Urology Specialist Nurses
- Assist Urology Specialist Nurses in performing urodynamic investigations, ensuring patient privacy, dignity, and comfort at all times.
- Prepare and set up specialist urodynamic equipment, including the flow meter, bladder scanner, catheterisation trolley, and computerised investigation system.
- Support the nurse during investigations by competently operating the computerised urodynamic system following appropriate training.
- Provide reassurance and explain procedures to patients, recognising the sensitive nature of urological investigations.
- Adapt care to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities.
- Prepare patients for investigations, monitor their wellbeing throughout the procedure, and report any concerns promptly to the registered nurse.
- Remove catheters and pressure lines following investigations, within competency, and assist patients with washing, dressing, and mobilising as required.
- Clean and prepare clinical equipment and treatment areas between patients, ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste and compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
Please refer to the attached JD file.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedfordshire
MK41 9DJ
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Date posted
11 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Job locations
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedfordshire
About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Industry
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In their own words
About the company & team
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
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