Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior nursing team with in Urology Investigations Unit
Duties for this role include
Lead
for the Pontefract UIU as the Sister /Charge Nurse
Appraisals
and return to work interviews
Nurse
led clinics, assisting doctors with procedures and helping run our one stop
clinics, this is a growing venture to reduce patient waiting time and better
the patient pathway and experience. We
look after all aspects of urology such as catheter care, nephrostomy
care, prostate biopsies and trans perineal biopsies. Cystoscopy and Botox
treatment which the chosen candidate will be part of.
The
service runs across all 3 MY hospital sites in the 3 UIU's
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined caseload or will
offer specialist service advice this will include, the assessment of care
needs and development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
post holder will act as an expert nurse and provide advice and intervention to
a patient group, promote a seamless service within a multi-professional
framework and will contribute to the development of the speciality service.
This
will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice,
leadership, and acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.
The
trust values the contribution of specialist / experts and supports the post
holder contributing to the development of nursing aligned to the organisations
objectives and goals.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will undertake specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
Manage a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics within (Speciality).
Perform flexible cystoscopy
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to investigative interventions, ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
Work with the Team Leader and clinical colleagues to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate.
Act as a role model and expert nurse providing specialist, clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues through MDT meetings / discussions for patients and carers / relatives.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
Participate in the development of services and assist the Team Leader to implement change linked to division business plans.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources
Participate in the development of strategies for delivering effective specialist care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
Participate in ensuring systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
Participate in investigation of incidents/complaints when required, including preparing detailed reports/letters to complainants.
Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
Continually monitor standards of care and contribute in the improvement of care through benchmarking, Nurse Sensitive Indicators, Clinical Audit and Research.
Support and facilitate research evidence-based practice in the specialist area
Disseminate good practice by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publications.
Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement.
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service.
Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will undertake specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
Manage a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics within (Speciality).
Perform flexible cystoscopy
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to investigative interventions, ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
Work with the Team Leader and clinical colleagues to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate.
Act as a role model and expert nurse providing specialist, clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues through MDT meetings / discussions for patients and carers / relatives.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
Participate in the development of services and assist the Team Leader to implement change linked to division business plans.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources
Participate in the development of strategies for delivering effective specialist care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
Participate in ensuring systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
Participate in investigation of incidents/complaints when required, including preparing detailed reports/letters to complainants.
Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
Continually monitor standards of care and contribute in the improvement of care through benchmarking, Nurse Sensitive Indicators, Clinical Audit and Research.
Support and facilitate research evidence-based practice in the specialist area
Disseminate good practice by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publications.
Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement.
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service.
Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and the ability to translate learning into practice.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of urological clinical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of complex urological procedures
- Flexible cystoscopy training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
- knowledge of endo urology
- Knowledge of uranology
- Knowledge of neurourology
- Assertive
- Change agent, influences, Innovator
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Application of principles of change management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma
- Significant proven post-registration experience in the speciality or related field
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Recognised teaching & assessing course
Desirable
- First level degree
- Post - registration qualification the speciality Evidence of ability to study at level 3
Skills
Essential
- Participate in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate with a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Team player
- Basic IT skills in work processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage own caseload and work with minimal supervision
- Clinically competent to undertake all elements of role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and the ability to translate learning into practice.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of urological clinical procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of complex urological procedures
- Flexible cystoscopy training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
- knowledge of endo urology
- Knowledge of uranology
- Knowledge of neurourology
- Assertive
- Change agent, influences, Innovator
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Application of principles of change management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma
- Significant proven post-registration experience in the speciality or related field
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Recognised teaching & assessing course
Desirable
- First level degree
- Post - registration qualification the speciality Evidence of ability to study at level 3
Skills
Essential
- Participate in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate with a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Team player
- Basic IT skills in work processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage own caseload and work with minimal supervision
- Clinically competent to undertake all elements of role
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).
