Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Urology Centre for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.
We are looking for an individual that would enjoy working in an exciting and challenging environment, who has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the aptitude for working independently when required.
Previous experience within a Urology environment would be an advantage, although opportunities for personal and professional development within the role are available.
The successful applicant will be a proactive team member who can demonstrate an ability to effectively contribute and manage; in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Lead Urology Nurse and members of the Urology MDT; the smooth effective operation of the Centre.
Please feel free to contact us to arrange for an informal visit or telephone for more information:
Main duties of the job
As a junior sister within the Urology Centre, the successful candidate has a key role in the management, co-ordination and development of the Urology Centre Services and staff.
The role involves the management of quality, clinical care, and advocate for the patient experience, effective management of resources and appropriate deployment of nursing staff.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Decription & Personal Spec attached
Liaise with colleagues and members of other disciplines to ensure good communication and effective exchange of clinical information both within and outside the department.
Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with other members of the team. Promote a friendly and welcome atmosphere for both team members and patients. Be courteous, helpful and supportive to patients and staff at all times maintaining the values and behaviours ethos within the Trust.
Actively promote health education by displaying and updating literature and information relevant to patients specific problems for patients and relatives.
Manage and develop an Urology Centre service which supports all clinical staff and consultant teams. Collate all the necessary data, record management plans and communicate plans effectively with all clinical and administration staff.
Assist in ensuring that appropriate performance, management and staff development is on-going. Ensure accurate staff records are kept securely, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To also assist in the management of personal issues as appropriate.
Actively participate with the multidisciplinary team in the development of protocols and standards to direct patient care.
Ensure appropriate staff deployment to match workload of the clinics/treatments and provide supervision for students. Plan and compile duty rotas to ensure appropriate use of nursing resource.
Co-ordinate the management of the Urology Centre clinics and treatments/procedures on a day-to-day basis, ensuring effective service delivery to quality standards.
In conjunction with the manager, manage the service needs and the standards of the Centre.
To introduce new ideas and methods of nursing care (research), carry out clinical audit and act on the information obtained.
To ensure that the highest possible quality of service is delivered within the Urology Centre, maintaining a high standard of nursing care in accordance with current policies and procedures to facilitate an effective process for the patients.
To ensure that all necessary material resources are available for the day to day running of the Centre and allocate as appropriate.
To be patients advocate and provide support for patients medical, social and psychological needs whilst attending the Urology Centre.
To maintain good nursing practice whilst responding to the changing needs and circumstances within the service. Encourage and develop new evidence based approaches to practice and act as a change agent.
Undertake link roles as identified in discussion with the Urology Centre Matron to ensure collaboration and integration with specialist services and departments internally within the Trust and with external partners
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Decription & Personal Spec attached
Liaise with colleagues and members of other disciplines to ensure good communication and effective exchange of clinical information both within and outside the department.
Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with other members of the team. Promote a friendly and welcome atmosphere for both team members and patients. Be courteous, helpful and supportive to patients and staff at all times maintaining the values and behaviours ethos within the Trust.
Actively promote health education by displaying and updating literature and information relevant to patients specific problems for patients and relatives.
Manage and develop an Urology Centre service which supports all clinical staff and consultant teams. Collate all the necessary data, record management plans and communicate plans effectively with all clinical and administration staff.
Assist in ensuring that appropriate performance, management and staff development is on-going. Ensure accurate staff records are kept securely, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To also assist in the management of personal issues as appropriate.
Actively participate with the multidisciplinary team in the development of protocols and standards to direct patient care.
Ensure appropriate staff deployment to match workload of the clinics/treatments and provide supervision for students. Plan and compile duty rotas to ensure appropriate use of nursing resource.
Co-ordinate the management of the Urology Centre clinics and treatments/procedures on a day-to-day basis, ensuring effective service delivery to quality standards.
In conjunction with the manager, manage the service needs and the standards of the Centre.
To introduce new ideas and methods of nursing care (research), carry out clinical audit and act on the information obtained.
To ensure that the highest possible quality of service is delivered within the Urology Centre, maintaining a high standard of nursing care in accordance with current policies and procedures to facilitate an effective process for the patients.
To ensure that all necessary material resources are available for the day to day running of the Centre and allocate as appropriate.
To be patients advocate and provide support for patients medical, social and psychological needs whilst attending the Urology Centre.
To maintain good nursing practice whilst responding to the changing needs and circumstances within the service. Encourage and develop new evidence based approaches to practice and act as a change agent.
Undertake link roles as identified in discussion with the Urology Centre Matron to ensure collaboration and integration with specialist services and departments internally within the Trust and with external partners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Has a professional Knowledge acquired through degree of diploma
Desirable
- ENB 998 or Certificate in Education.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Post Anaesthetic Care, HDU or Critical Care Experience
- Will be able to show experience at band 5 or above
- Can demonstrate experience of supervision of learners and trained staff.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate experiential learning from experience in outpatients or related area to Urology, and has preceptor experience to qualified staff
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of audit/research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Has a professional Knowledge acquired through degree of diploma
Desirable
- ENB 998 or Certificate in Education.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Post Anaesthetic Care, HDU or Critical Care Experience
- Will be able to show experience at band 5 or above
- Can demonstrate experience of supervision of learners and trained staff.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate experiential learning from experience in outpatients or related area to Urology, and has preceptor experience to qualified staff
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of audit/research
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
