Andrology Specialist Nurse

Job responsibilities

A new role has been developed for an Andrology Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Urology department.

This role will encompass the assessment, treatment and follow-up of patients experiencing erectile dysfunction from a variety of aetiologies. A good working knowledge of Urology, including urological conditions, cancers, surgeries and medication and their side-effects is essential for this role.

The successful nurse will also require a good knowledge of medications/therapies which affect erectile dysfunction, or which contra-indicate the use of particular treatment options.

The andrology clinic is well-established and has been running successfully for a number of years within the Urology department. It has undergone several changes, including the development of the penile implant service for men with terminal erectile dysfunction.

The nurse will work closely with Mr Bazo who leads on Andrology within NUH Urology. They will also work alongside nursing and medial colleagues, and develop a relationship with the Chandos clinic which provides psycho-sexual counselling services.

Currently, the service runs 2 sessions per week for general andrology patients, plus services for post robotic-prostatectomy patients which are provided by the CNS team. There is a planned role change for the nurse who currently runs this service, necessitating the recruitment and training of a replacement to ensure continuation of service in this sensitive area.

Training of a new nurse in this area is likely to take 3-6 months, depending on prior experience, and requires teaching of assessment skills, appropriate treatment choices, patient teaching of self-injection, and counselling skills for penile implants.

The nurse will be required to liaise with theatres and company reps in order to plan implant surgery, visit the Urology ward to provide post-op care for implant patients, and ensure all follow-up care, including TTOs and clinic review, is in place before patients are discharged. There may be scope to develop an intra-operative role, however this has not yet been fully explored.

Good IT skills are required, along with knowledge of Excel as penile implant databases must be kept up to date, both in-house and at a national level for BAUS requirements.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, including opportunities for publication and presentation at conference. It is recommended that the nurse becomes a BAUN member.

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• First Degree in Nursing or Health related Subject or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe
• Registered Nurse part 1, of the register
• ENB 998 or equivalent Teaching & Assessing qualification
• Evidence of continued professional Development
• Willingness to undertake supplementary prescribing course.

Desirable

• History taking and clinical assessment course
• ENB 237 or equivalent specialist qualification in cancer care.
• Supplementary Prescriber
• Advanced Communication Skills Training Course or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience, at Band 6, within a Urology setting.
• Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience of teaching patients and colleagues
• Experience of multi disciplinary working.
• Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence based practice.
• Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies.

Desirable

• Experience of setting up and developing a new service.
• Experience of audit/research.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to present relevant clinical information to a multi-professional audience.
• Providing and receiving complex information
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, carers and staff.
• Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
• Evidence of teaching and assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Can produce timely, accurate written / electronic records and documents.
• Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication.
• Understands the role of advocacy.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking presentations at conferences and external professional meetings.

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable.
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Enthusiastic and well motivated, caring, confident
• Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices.

Desirable

• Demonstrate creative and innovative approach to practice.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).