Band 5/6 Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist (development)

Job summary

The postholder will develop individual competence and knowledge which will support the provision and evaluation of specialist nursing service, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. Through work-based learning to develop specialist knowledge and skills, demonstrated though the provision of advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers. To be supported to achieve competence in areas of specialist practice through exposure, training and education to agreed levels of competence to enable autonomous practice within the speciality. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and service evaluation. Responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, standards of care including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. To contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Accountable for their safe, effective clinical practice and working as part of a defined team and supporting team performance, ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources. To provide a range of educational and training packages for health care staff and patients. Based within Urogynae service working across sites.

Band 5 applicants with 12 months or more Gynaecology or Continence Service experience would be considered for the role. Training would be provided to achieve a set number of competencies to progress into the Band 6 level within 12 months.

Main duties of the job

• Professional accountability for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, the NMC Code and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines
• As a Specialist Nurse you will practice under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team / Service Leader
• In conjunction with other relevant clinical staff, you will assist with clinical development in maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
• Enhance patient experience
• Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives

Working towards:

• Provide specialist nursing advice to patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within the services, being a point of contact for assessment, information and advice for the patient, family and carers
• In liaison with others support the development of staff caring for patients through support, formal education, practice development and role modelling
• To teach and act as a facilitator and supervisor to other staff
• Use a range of techniques to ensure and monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to continually improve standards of care and patient experience
• Whilst training in post will be paid a band 5 until all training and competencies completed, then increase to a band 6

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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