Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join our team of Childrens
Urology Nurse Specialists.
This
dynamic surgical service covers both urology inpatients and outpatients.
Patient
conditions include urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections,
bladder pain, spina bifada, neurogenic bladder and various complex urology
conditions.
The
role involves managing patient cohorts, providing advice and support to
parents and their families, implementing care plans and working within the wider
MDT. There is scope within this role to extend practical skills and undertake
professional training in specific procedures and investigations such as
invasive and none-invasive urodynamics, biofeedback, bladder installations.
intermittent catheterisation, post operative management of urological
conditions and providing support to the wider team working closely with the
consultant team to provide patient care which aligns with the Leeds way.
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will work within a team of Nurse Specialists responsible to the CNS
Team Leader.
Responsibilities
will include the management of a defined caseload aged 0 19 years (both
inpatients and outpatients), the assessment of care needs and the
development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care. The post
holder will work in partnership with children and young people and families
to share expert knowledge, care and support.
The
post holder will be expected to work in partnership with the team leader,
specialist and senior nurses to implement evidence-based, patient focused
practice. Working in the clinical area the post holder will work as a member
of the multi-disciplinary team. A driving licence is essential to full fill
this role.
About us
Leeds Childrens Hospital is one of the
largest Childrens hospitals in the country.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital has state of the art treatments, facilities and a
comprehensive development programme for Nurses.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific
patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality
service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
job holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, parent /carer
preparation and education that will support and inform them through their
childs surgery and future management of their condition. The post holder will support the family to
ensure safe discharge home. The job holder will liaise with and be
responsible for the communication between the hospital and all relevant
agencies. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise and education to the
patients in their parents and also to other health professionals
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific
patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality
service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
job holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, parent /carer
preparation and education that will support and inform them through their
childs surgery and future management of their condition. The post holder will support the family to
ensure safe discharge home. The job holder will liaise with and be
responsible for the communication between the hospital and all relevant
agencies. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise and education to the
patients in their parents and also to other health professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Recognised Teaching/Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children & young people with urology conditions
- Knowledge and experience of surgical care
- Understanding of renal and urological conditions
Desirable
- Audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management
- Experience and knowledge of the specialty
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Communication: good written and verbal skills
- Teaching and assessment skills
- Time management skills - be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Change management skills
- Understanding of research based practice
- Conflict management
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Leadership
- Catheterisation (infants & children)
Practical Skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Recognised Teaching/Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children & young people with urology conditions
- Knowledge and experience of surgical care
- Understanding of renal and urological conditions
Desirable
- Audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management
- Experience and knowledge of the specialty
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Communication: good written and verbal skills
- Teaching and assessment skills
- Time management skills - be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Change management skills
- Understanding of research based practice
- Conflict management
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Leadership
- Catheterisation (infants & children)
Practical Skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
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
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).
