Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a Registered General Nurse to join our well established and innovative Urology Nursing Team in the Urology Diagnostic Centre at the new Heatherwood Elective Centre, with some activity at Wexham Park Hospital, and the new Community Diagnostic Centre being built in Slough.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who, as a valued member of the team, will be forward thinking, ideally having a background in urological nursing.
The post holder will provide expert nursing advice and support for patients and their carers supporting the Urology Medical and Nursing team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential as is a flexible attitude and approach.
For further information or an informal visit, please contact:
alison.meikle@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties of the job include:
- To develop specialist knowledge and skills in performing/assisting with flexiblecystoscopies, TULA, injection of Botox, urodynamic studies, trial without catheter,teaching of intermittent self-catheterisation and administering intravesicaltreatments.
- To participate in the development of new patient pathways to help the SpecialistUrology team provide the most timely, effective and responsive care possible.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Some of the core role requirements include:
- Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct
- Attend mandatory training as set out in the Trust guidelines
- Act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust
- Be aware of and constantly work in accordance with our Trust Values and Strategic Ambitions
- Be aware of the Trusts complaints procedure and role of the PALS Team
- To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with minimal supervision.
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and Senior Sister.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Some of the core role requirements include:
- Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct
- Attend mandatory training as set out in the Trust guidelines
- Act in accordance with local policies and procedures laid down by Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust
- Be aware of and constantly work in accordance with our Trust Values and Strategic Ambitions
- Be aware of the Trusts complaints procedure and role of the PALS Team
- To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with minimal supervision.
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and Senior Sister.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate sensitive information to people affected by cancer
- Ability to communicate both verbally and non verbally on a daily basis with all members of the MDT
- Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks appropriately
- Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively and escalate problems, issues and complaints
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Understanding and providing excellent customer service
- Flexible attitude to working
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
Experience
Essential
- Innovative and enthusiastic
- Assertive and self-confident
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS environment
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary team members
- Experience of working with senior clinical staff
- Knowledge and understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times framework, Cancer Outcomes and Services Dataset and National Cancer Audit Datasets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate sensitive information to people affected by cancer
- Ability to communicate both verbally and non verbally on a daily basis with all members of the MDT
- Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks appropriately
- Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively and escalate problems, issues and complaints
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Understanding and providing excellent customer service
- Flexible attitude to working
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
Experience
Essential
- Innovative and enthusiastic
- Assertive and self-confident
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS environment
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary team members
- Experience of working with senior clinical staff
- Knowledge and understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times framework, Cancer Outcomes and Services Dataset and National Cancer Audit Datasets
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).
