Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urology team at Southport & Ormskirk hospital.
We are looking for a dynamic Nurse Associate with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The post holder will work under the close guidance of a team of urology nurse specialists.
Full training will be provided via the Urology Nurse Specialists and opportunities for development will be made available to you should you wish to advance your career in the NHS.
This permanent full time Monday-Friday role will involve autonomous working and nurse-led clinics, such as trial without catheter clinics, prostate biopsy clinics, patient self catheterisation training.
If you are interested in this role please contact me for an informal chat or to arrange a visit:
Mary Macnab 01704704301
mary.macnab@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
1. Work under the supervision of registered nurses, implementing developed care plans for a designated group of patients, working within the scope of the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates and the NMC Code2. Contributes to ensuring the health, wellbeing and independence of patients and service users across healthcare settings, maintaining associated records, ensuring all patients receive safe and effective care at all times3. Carry out clinical duties including management and administration of medications, clinical observations and implementation of developed care programmes
4. Supervision of healthcare support workers and all learners.5. Understand and demonstrate the Trust values at all times
About us
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information.
Advert Date: 18th April 2023
Closing Date: 16th May2023
Shortlisting date:17th May 2023
Interview date: Proposed Date 22nd May 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information.
Advert Date: 18th April 2023
Closing Date: 16th May2023
Shortlisting date:17th May 2023
Interview date: Proposed Date 22nd May 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation degree
- Current NMC registration
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation degree
- Current NMC registration
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
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).
