Job summary
The post holder will exercise independence within nurse led clinics to provide specialist care and management within the field of Benign Urology, demonstrating a high level of expertise. Will be or become competent in both BOTOX treatment flexible cystoscopy and Urodynamics.
To deliver nurse led services for patients with neurogenic bladders, carrying out their annual check within the urology department as per the GIRTH report.
Carry out nurse led UTI Clinics as per national guidance.
The post holder will provide support within the urology team and act as role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and patient outcomes.
The post holder will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service. This will include the management of a caseload of patients with all aspects of care, as appropriate, including specialist clinics.
The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice. The role involves clinical leadership, working in partnership to enhance professional standards of care across the speciality.
Main duties of the job
Running independent flexible cystoscopy lists and Instillation of BOTOX
Take over the clinically led UTI clinic and neurogenic bladder clinics which are both currently on the medical rota.
Act as nurse in charge of the unit as per rota and deputise for the ward leader in her absence.
Perform and participate in urodynamic studies and MDT
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will exercise independence within nurse led clinics to provide specialist care and management within the field of Benign Urology, demonstrating a high level of expertise. Will be or become competent in both BOTOX treatment flexible cystoscopy and Urodynamics
- The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice. The role involves clinical leadership, working in partnership to enhance professional standards of care across the speciality.
- Promote a culture of lifelong learning.
- To implement systems and processes to be able to provide assurance to the CMG Senior Team that specific service areas in the CMG meet or exceed the relevant Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for registration and continues to comply with licensing requirements and local healthcare targets.
- To support a communication structure within the CMG to ensure all staff are and remain engaged in the Trusts vision for delivering excellence in all we do.
- Ensure that good practice is rapidly shared within the CMG and wider organisation where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will exercise independence within nurse led clinics to provide specialist care and management within the field of Benign Urology, demonstrating a high level of expertise. Will be or become competent in both BOTOX treatment flexible cystoscopy and Urodynamics
- The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research and collaborating with colleagues in everyday practice. The role involves clinical leadership, working in partnership to enhance professional standards of care across the speciality.
- Promote a culture of lifelong learning.
- To implement systems and processes to be able to provide assurance to the CMG Senior Team that specific service areas in the CMG meet or exceed the relevant Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for registration and continues to comply with licensing requirements and local healthcare targets.
- To support a communication structure within the CMG to ensure all staff are and remain engaged in the Trusts vision for delivering excellence in all we do.
- Ensure that good practice is rapidly shared within the CMG and wider organisation where appropriate.
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- mentorship
- female pelvic examination course
Desirable
- urodynamic course
- trained in complex catheterisation
expereince
Essential
- in depth knowledge of urology and continence
- evidence of contributions to service developement
Desirable
- experience of nurse led clinics
leadership and education
Essential
- evidence of successful change management
- ability to prioritise
- effective communicator and negotiator
communication
Essential
- able to maintain accurate pt records, written and digitally
equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of dignity and respect
Desirable
- flexibility to suit service requirements
- knowledge of scope decontamination process
- cross site working
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- mentorship
- female pelvic examination course
Desirable
- urodynamic course
- trained in complex catheterisation
expereince
Essential
- in depth knowledge of urology and continence
- evidence of contributions to service developement
Desirable
- experience of nurse led clinics
leadership and education
Essential
- evidence of successful change management
- ability to prioritise
- effective communicator and negotiator
communication
Essential
- able to maintain accurate pt records, written and digitally
equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of dignity and respect
Desirable
- flexibility to suit service requirements
- knowledge of scope decontamination process
- cross site working
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).
