ECP for Urology, with interest in Pelvic Surgery

Job summary

We are at an exciting time within Urology at UHD and are looking to review and further develop the service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Band7 ) or Trainee Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 6, progressing to Band 7), with a specialist interest in Pelvic Surgery, to join our Urology Team.

The successful candidate will be supported with training and education where needed, to fulfil the remit of the role, including the clinical skills and knowledge required to manage the service and to meet the needs of patients with Stone Disease.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated and can work collaboratively with our team of consultants and highly experienced nurses, to deliver the best outcomes for patients accessing Urology care at UHD.

This role requires an active current registration with relevant professional body

Base Location: Bournemouth & Poole

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Be autonomous , use specialist skills & knowledge, independently assess & manage emergency & elective urology conditions. Work as part of a highly functioning team to transform care Have a leadership role, supporting urology on-call team, strengthening relationships with medical team & ward teams. Consistently engage in training, academic & management to fulfil the ECP role Meet regularly with urology consultants, review waiting lists & identify areas of prioritisation. Be open & enthusiastic towards the transformation between the Poole and Bournemouth sites. Develop a sub-specialist interest & be a clinical lead for patients undergoing complex pelvic surgery with a focus on: o Work closely alongside cancer nurse specialist team to ensure patients are well informed & supported throughout their surgical pathway. o Actively contribute to & help prioritise a radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy waiting list incl overseeing pre-assessment. o Become a specialist in enhanced recovery , with a focus on early mobilisation, early identification of post-op complications, improving patient outcomes after surgery & shortening hospital stays. o Lead & independently manage aspects of post-op follow up for patients with radical cystectomy & radical prostatectomy. o Lead & oversee bladder instillation treatments. o Be passionate & flexible, ensuring best possible pathway for patients with radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.