Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Urology team as a Endo-Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will be based in Freedom Unit and working hours are Monday - Friday, with one agreed day off in the week.
Applicants must be a registered nurse with relevant post registration demonstrable experience. Surgical/urology demonstrable experience is required for this post.
For an informal discussion, or visit please contact Kerry-Anne Kelley kerry-anne.kelley@nhs.net 01752 430754 .
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a skilled, practitioner as part of the urological multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients with requiring lithotripsy and metabolic support. The post holder will work across departmental and professional boundaries, encouraging inter-disciplinary working for the benefit of improved patient outcomes and efficient use of resources.
Under indirect supervision of the Clinical Lead assess, plan, implement and evaluate expert nursing care and provide support for this patient group. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and organisation of individual treatment programmes throughout their treatment.
Provide specialist nursing advice to patients, carers, and health care professionals.
Acts as a resource, and contributes to the education and training of other health care professionals as required.
Contributes to service development, audit and research projects and helps develops educational packages according to organisational requirements.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To provide and receive highly complex sensitive information through specialist nursing care, education and advice to patients, their carers and healthcare professionals, for stone disease services through formulation of treatment pathways and conservative management that meet the specific needs of individual patients
To utilise highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience relevant to own practice to deliver a range of job responsibilities in a safe, effective, competent and confident manner, across the range of clinical nurse specialist policies, procedures and practices within the field of stones disease
Make sound decisions, which are ethically based in the interests of the patients and clients in the absence of protocols
Act under indirect supervision of the Clinical Lead for stone disease using current guidelines to plan and implement individualised treatment.
- Manages own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Urological Multidisciplinary team, liaising with general practitioners where necessary to obtain or provide patient information relevant to their care and treatment
Provide patient assessments, organising appropriate diagnostic tests, different modalities of imaging and investigations, and interpretation of these for treatment for stone disease in a timely manner in a nurse led clinic
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To provide and receive highly complex sensitive information through specialist nursing care, education and advice to patients, their carers and healthcare professionals, for stone disease services through formulation of treatment pathways and conservative management that meet the specific needs of individual patients
To utilise highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience relevant to own practice to deliver a range of job responsibilities in a safe, effective, competent and confident manner, across the range of clinical nurse specialist policies, procedures and practices within the field of stones disease
Make sound decisions, which are ethically based in the interests of the patients and clients in the absence of protocols
Act under indirect supervision of the Clinical Lead for stone disease using current guidelines to plan and implement individualised treatment.
- Manages own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Urological Multidisciplinary team, liaising with general practitioners where necessary to obtain or provide patient information relevant to their care and treatment
Provide patient assessments, organising appropriate diagnostic tests, different modalities of imaging and investigations, and interpretation of these for treatment for stone disease in a timely manner in a nurse led clinic
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSignificant demonstrable experience in urology and surgery, preferably some demonstrable experience at a Junior sister level
- oProven knowledge of relevant NICE guidelines
- oDemonstrable experience as an independent practitioner and ability to work independently and run nurse led clinics
- oDemonstrable experience in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- oDemonstrable experience in planning and delivering education sessions for both patients and staff
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience in shockwave lithotripsy and stones
- oA masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration.
- oDegree in Nursing or health related studies/ equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- oA masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- oIndependent and supplementary Non-medical prescribing qualification
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oAdvanced communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- oAbility to assess patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans. Patient records maintained to reflect updated treatment plans
Desirable
- oAbility / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others
- oTeaching and mentoring skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSignificant demonstrable experience in urology and surgery, preferably some demonstrable experience at a Junior sister level
- oProven knowledge of relevant NICE guidelines
- oDemonstrable experience as an independent practitioner and ability to work independently and run nurse led clinics
- oDemonstrable experience in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- oDemonstrable experience in planning and delivering education sessions for both patients and staff
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience in shockwave lithotripsy and stones
- oA masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration.
- oDegree in Nursing or health related studies/ equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- oA masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- oIndependent and supplementary Non-medical prescribing qualification
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oAdvanced communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- oAbility to assess patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans. Patient records maintained to reflect updated treatment plans
Desirable
- oAbility / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others
- oTeaching and mentoring skills.
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).
