Job summary
To ensure a high standard of care is delivered by the Nursing team within the Urology department through the provision of evidence-based practice.
Support the Unit Manager providing clinical and managerial expertise.
Play a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team.
To provide support to the senior management in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies and professional and legal standards.
To develop specialist skills that will future support the Specialist Nurse service
Please note: This job is currently pending agenda for change job matching, the salary is not confirmed as matched. We will not be able to issue unconditional offer until this has been fully matched.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Unit Manager, be proactive in supporting the clinical nursing developments
Responsibility for coordinating the nursing team in the absence of the Unit Leader and prioritising the workload in response to the differing demands of the service
Be responsible for the Urology Teams e-roster, annual leave, sickness and PDR
Maintain own standards of patient care and monitor those of junior team members. Highlighting identified training needs to the Unit Leader. Facilitate a learning and development environment for team members and allocate students.
Undertake preceptorship, mentorship and workplace assessor and teaching roles, as required by the service within the nursing team
Participate in formal and informal teaching of staff, demonstrating nursing care procedures when appropriate including the Trust Male Catheterisation training session
Liaise with Unit leader to ensure team members maintain an up-to-date knowledge base and skill development programme.
Undertake a wide range of clinical interventions/ diagnostics e.g., complex catheter changes, bladder treatment , Trans Perineal biopsy and vasectomy
Communicate effectively with patients, to ensure involvement and consent for care planning and subsequent interventions.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for providing high quality care to meet the needs of patients attending the Urology Unit. Acting as a clinical role model ensure high standards are embedded with clinical practice.
In collaboration with the Unit Manager, be proactive in supporting the clinical nursing developments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for providing high quality care to meet the needs of patients attending the Urology Unit. Acting as a clinical role model ensure high standards are embedded with clinical practice.
In collaboration with the Unit Manager, be proactive in supporting the clinical nursing developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Registered nurse with degree or diploma in nursing
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Has 3 years Band 5 experience in acute setting
- Experience leading a team
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Urology experience
Skills
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Male and female catheterisation
- Evidence of previous teaching and delegation
Desirable
- Scrub trained
- Able to perform a bladder scan
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of risk management and heath and safety
Desirable
- Budget awareness and cost effective management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Registered nurse with degree or diploma in nursing
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Has 3 years Band 5 experience in acute setting
- Experience leading a team
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Urology experience
Skills
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Male and female catheterisation
- Evidence of previous teaching and delegation
Desirable
- Scrub trained
- Able to perform a bladder scan
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of risk management and heath and safety
Desirable
- Budget awareness and cost effective management
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Richmond Urology Unit
Leigh Infirmary Hanover Street
Leigh
WN7 1HS
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
