Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Urology Specialist Nurse based in the Urology Centre at St Peter’s hospital.
The purpose of this post is to contribute to an expert specialised service in Urology that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care in keeping with the Trusts core values.
The role will complement the Urology CNS’s function by assisting in supporting and guiding cancer patients through their diagnostic and treatment pathway. This post will also offer training in respect to urological diagnostic procedures such as urodynamics and urology treatments for both benign and cancerous conditions.
The applicant should have a some knowledge of the speciality and also some experience of nursing staff management. As such this band 6 position will provide a varied multifaceted role in the field of Urology allowing for personal growth and development. Full training and support will be provided.
If you think that you have these skills and are interested in applying for this post then please contact Terri Hess, Lead Urology Nurse, ASPH on 01932 723278 for an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality nursing care for patients requiring
• Catheterisation/catheter care and teaching
• Teaching intermittent catheterisation
• Intravisical bladder instillations for bladder cancer and other conditions
• Partake in urodynamic studies and undertake appropriate training
• Manage own caseload of patients and organise clinics
• Provide seamless communication for patients undertaking urology treatments
• Collaborative working with community partners regarding catheterised patients
• Ensuring cohesive working relations within urology department and other specialities.
About us
Ashford and St.
Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000
people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of
Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond. The Trust employs around 4,400
individual members of staff. Our turnover was £387.3 million in 2020/21.The Trust
provides a whole range of services across its hospital sites. The majority of
planned care, like day case and orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation
services, is provided at Ashford Hospital, with more complex medical and
surgical care and emergency services at St. Peters Hospital. Our vision at Ashford & St Peters is to provide
an outstanding experience and outcomes for patients and staff. There has never
been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health
and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional
development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our
patient care.
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Team - https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/your-job-application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
· The purpose of the post is to contribute to an expert specialised service in Urology that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care.
· To also positively impact on the care and treatment of patients/relatives diagnosed with cancer and their outcomes.
· This post will also provide support the Urology CNS’s role across all Urological tumour groups.
Key working relationships
Internally the postholder will develop effective working relationships with:
· All department across the Trust requiring the input of the urology Service
Externally this includes
· Colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations.
Key Result Areas:
1. To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust’s vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes
2. Evidence of consistent and sustained improvements in standards of practice and care in specialised area
3. Evidence of staff development to meet patients' needs in specialised area of care
4. Evidence of contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of care
For further information about this post, please contact: Terri Hess, Lead Urology Nurse
Telephone: 01932 723278, terri.hess@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
· The purpose of the post is to contribute to an expert specialised service in Urology that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care.
· To also positively impact on the care and treatment of patients/relatives diagnosed with cancer and their outcomes.
· This post will also provide support the Urology CNS’s role across all Urological tumour groups.
Key working relationships
Internally the postholder will develop effective working relationships with:
· All department across the Trust requiring the input of the urology Service
Externally this includes
· Colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations.
Key Result Areas:
1. To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust’s vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes
2. Evidence of consistent and sustained improvements in standards of practice and care in specialised area
3. Evidence of staff development to meet patients' needs in specialised area of care
4. Evidence of contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of care
For further information about this post, please contact: Terri Hess, Lead Urology Nurse
Telephone: 01932 723278, terri.hess@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Surgical/Urological qualification to underpin practice at diploma/degree level or working towards.
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Urological qualification at degree level
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Patient facing roles -be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
Desirable
- Sound knowledge and skillset in urological nursing
- Promotes self development
- Management on nursing teams.
Experience
Essential
- Must demonstrate some experience in management of a nursing team
- Show sound clinical knowledge around the Urological patient.
Desirable
- Demonstrate sound managerial experience at interview
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Be keen to undertake and show personal responsibility for own knowledge base and skill set in urological field.
Desirable
- Will provide evidence of previous skillset in urological nursing and management of teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Surgical/Urological qualification to underpin practice at diploma/degree level or working towards.
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Urological qualification at degree level
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Patient facing roles -be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
Desirable
- Sound knowledge and skillset in urological nursing
- Promotes self development
- Management on nursing teams.
Experience
Essential
- Must demonstrate some experience in management of a nursing team
- Show sound clinical knowledge around the Urological patient.
Desirable
- Demonstrate sound managerial experience at interview
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Be keen to undertake and show personal responsibility for own knowledge base and skill set in urological field.
Desirable
- Will provide evidence of previous skillset in urological nursing and management of teams
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).
