Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse who is currently working within a urology setting and who possesses excellent leadership skills and PROUD behaviours, to support the Urology Reconstruction Team.
This role will require the right candidate to deliver high quality care in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex urological needs.
The successful candidate will be supported through a developmental framework to become an autonomous CNS within the integrated multi-professional team.
Successful applicants will be motivated, flexible, have excellent organisational and communication skills and will be committed to this complex patient group.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality patient care, acting as a role model for nursing practice across the specialty and Trust.
Act as a specialist resource and independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients within the agreed scope of practice and taking responsibility for continuity of care. This will include assessing patients and providing advice to others involved in their care.
Participate in nurse-led care to clinically assess, examine, diagnose, plan and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with a urological condition including transitional care patients.
Following extensive training and supervision, undertake procedures and treatments independently, specifically flexible cystoscopy and Botox administration.
Undertake investigations and procedures to assist with treatments and diagnosis of urological conditions under supervision of the Lead CNS or Lead Clinician i.e. assistance with neuromodulation.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Demonstration of Management / Leadership skills and aptitude
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Relevant 1st degree or equivalent or working towards
Desirable
- Certificate in urodynamics or willing to complete.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willing to work towards.
- Attendance of pelvic floor assessment exercise training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice.
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge / experience within the Urology pathway
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an outpatient setting.
- Ability to work under own initiative and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of change management.
- Experience of undertaking nurse led cystoscopy or willing to work towards.
- Knowledge and experience of transitional care. Knowledge of neuromodulation in urology.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude, sensitivity and commitment to working with patients who may have challenging and complex health care needs.
- IT Skills (Microsoft Outlook / Word/Power Point/Internet Access
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Course
- Personal Resilience
Other factors
Essential
- Flexible to the needs of the service - cross city working
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Demonstration of Management / Leadership skills and aptitude
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Relevant 1st degree or equivalent or working towards
Desirable
- Certificate in urodynamics or willing to complete.
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willing to work towards.
- Attendance of pelvic floor assessment exercise training.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice.
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge / experience within the Urology pathway
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an outpatient setting.
- Ability to work under own initiative and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of change management.
- Experience of undertaking nurse led cystoscopy or willing to work towards.
- Knowledge and experience of transitional care. Knowledge of neuromodulation in urology.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude, sensitivity and commitment to working with patients who may have challenging and complex health care needs.
- IT Skills (Microsoft Outlook / Word/Power Point/Internet Access
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Course
- Personal Resilience
Other factors
Essential
- Flexible to the needs of the service - cross city working
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
