Job summary
Assess, plan implement and evaluate evidenced based nursing care plans.
Assist and support clinics for follow up examinations and treatment adhering to clinical policies and protocols within Urology investigations Unit
Assist in the management and organisation of the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Be computer literate with the clinic system.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Continually monitor standards of care and contribute to improvements of care through benchmarking audit and research.
Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
Support peoples equality diversity and rights.
Comply with the data Protection act and Caldicott recommendations.
Contribute to the multi-professional clinical governance/audit sessions Proactively support the clinical incident reporting system in order to improve practice and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Assisting with all urology procedures performed with in Urology investigations unit
Covering clinics/ Units for annual leave and sickness
Running nurse led urology clinic
Complex catheterisations
set up and clean down of unit
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Continually monitor standards of care and contribute to improvements of care through benchmarking audit and research.
Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
Support peoples equality diversity and rights.
Comply with the data Protection act and Caldicott recommendations.
Contribute to the multi-professional clinical governance/audit sessions.
Proactively support the clinical incident reporting system in order to improve practice and service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Continually monitor standards of care and contribute to improvements of care through benchmarking audit and research.
Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
Support peoples equality diversity and rights.
Comply with the data Protection act and Caldicott recommendations.
Contribute to the multi-professional clinical governance/audit sessions.
Proactively support the clinical incident reporting system in order to improve practice and service delivery.
Person Specification
personal attributes
Essential
- Smart Appearance.
- Non- judgemental.
- Good attendance record.
- Motivated.
- Enthusiastic.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- An Accredited Genito Urinary Nurses course.
- Working towards Degree
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills
- Ability to plan, and assess patient care.
- Motivation to develop relevant skills to the speciality.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written.
- Prioritise work load.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with patients who are coming to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
- Experience of undertaking sensitive examinations of patients.
- Post Registration experience within Urology / continence nursing or similar clinical field
- Experience of assisting with urology procedures
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of concepts and components of role.
- Basic knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Awareness of own limitations
- Willingness to gain and develop professional knowledge.
- Understands importance of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Awareness of ANTT and the reasons it is used with in Urology
Person Specification
personal attributes
Essential
- Smart Appearance.
- Non- judgemental.
- Good attendance record.
- Motivated.
- Enthusiastic.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- An Accredited Genito Urinary Nurses course.
- Working towards Degree
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills
- Ability to plan, and assess patient care.
- Motivation to develop relevant skills to the speciality.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written.
- Prioritise work load.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with patients who are coming to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
- Experience of undertaking sensitive examinations of patients.
- Post Registration experience within Urology / continence nursing or similar clinical field
- Experience of assisting with urology procedures
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of concepts and components of role.
- Basic knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Awareness of own limitations
- Willingness to gain and develop professional knowledge.
- Understands importance of patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Awareness of ANTT and the reasons it is used with in Urology
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).
