Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse with enthusiasm and drive to join our team in the Urology Investigation Suite. The post is part time working 4 week days a week.
Main duties of the job
The unit is dedicated to carrying out a range of day case outpatient procedures, including endoscopic investigations of the lower urinary tract. This could be simple cystoscopy for diagnosis or surveillance. Minor bladder or urethral procedures including LASER ablation of bladder tumours. We routinely support Diagnostic Nurses and Drs undertaking prostate biopsy procedures. In addition we run a range of nurse led clinics including intravesical chemotherapy and immunotherapy instillations urodynamics, uroflowmetry, and intermittent self catheterisation teaching, changes of indwelling urethral and suprapubic catheters (full training will be provided). We also support the Urology Ward, UAU and A&E undertaking a range of emergency procedures.
In the staff nurse role you will support Drs and Clinical Nurse Specialists in clinical activity and manage your own nurse led clinical activity.
Nurses looking for variety in their working day, with high standards of professionalism and care should come and join our team.
We would consider applications from newly qualified nurses as well as those with more experience. Informal visits are welcome by prior arrangement with Matron Susan Crosby-Jones. The open hours of the department are: Monday to Friday 0800 to 1700 hours.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from £50.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generic pre-registration experience in a care setting
- Recent experience within the NHS or similar organisation
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Ability to manage a clinical case load
Desirable
- 1 year post registration experience as a trained nurse
- Previous Urology experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal / communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Teamwork
Desirable
- IT skills
- Urology experience
- Out patient/ clinic experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generic pre-registration experience in a care setting
- Recent experience within the NHS or similar organisation
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Ability to manage a clinical case load
Desirable
- 1 year post registration experience as a trained nurse
- Previous Urology experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal / communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Teamwork
Desirable
- IT skills
- Urology experience
- Out patient/ clinic experience
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).
