Urological Sister

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 03 May 2024

Job summary

Due to promotion of current post holder and development of roles we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic experienced urological nurse, who wishes to expand their clinical skills and knowledge further by joining our Urology Diagnostic and Treatment Hub.

The post holder will have a good experience and knowledge within urology particularly in the delivery of Urodynamics Studies, Uroflow and support clinicians with other urological diagnostic procedures and treatments. This role will be based at St Margaret's Hospital. The ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will integral to providing support to the unit manager, clinicians and team colleagues, working collaboratively to ensure the highest standards of safety and care, maintaining standards of clinical excellence and continuously improving experiences for patients, families and carers.

The patient experience will be a priority for you with a strong emphasis on compassion and dignity. You will be supported by an experienced and committed team.

We are innovative and forward thinking; wecan offer support and development, and opportunities to specialise.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum plus 5% HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6207024-SCC

Job locations

St. Margarets Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Proven excellent communication skills wth patients and families in difficult situations
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Ability to use own inititiative and adapt to the changing needs of the service
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information

Desirable

  • Evidence of applying current research to practice
  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality managment
  • demonstrates an understanding of current NHS policy and strategy in relation to cancer care
  • Experience in conducting audits

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of post registration study or Urological nursing
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification

Desirable

  • BSc in Nursing or related subject, or actively working towards
  • Leadership qualification or development module
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Proven excellent communication skills wth patients and families in difficult situations
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Ability to use own inititiative and adapt to the changing needs of the service
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information

Desirable

  • Evidence of applying current research to practice
  • Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality managment
  • demonstrates an understanding of current NHS policy and strategy in relation to cancer care
  • Experience in conducting audits

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of post registration study or Urological nursing
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification

Desirable

  • BSc in Nursing or related subject, or actively working towards
  • Leadership qualification or development module

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

St. Margarets Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

St. Margarets Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Oak Unit Manager

Garry Court

garry.court2@nhs.net

01279978820

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum plus 5% HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6207024-SCC

Job locations

St. Margarets Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


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