Job summary
An exciting and interesting vacancy has arisen in the Urology Centre for a Band 5 to join our team of expert and innovative Urologists, CNSs, nurses and researchers.
This opportunity will help you to build knowledge and to develop your experience and skills in order for you to further your career within Urology.
We are a busy unit with a worldwide reputation.We are seeking a nurse with vision and dedication, who has nursing experience with particular expertise in urology. The successful applicant will have strong leadership and communication skills and will act as a positive role model to junior staff.
The Urology Centre at Guy's Hospital is a purpose built unit providing holistic urological care and diagnosis to patients across SE England and beyond. Our Centre is forward thinking. We are continuously evolving and developing our Service to offer our patients and staff the most effective, up to date treatments.
As a Band 5 nurse, your role will be to deliver safe, effective, compassionate care in a friendly, patient centred environment. Underpinned by relevant knowledge and combined with a positive attitude, you will be a valued member of an industrious, hard working team.
Closing Date: 3rd September 2023
Interview Date: 3rd October 2023
Main duties of the job
In this role you will support the clinicians and carry out a range of diagnostic procedures including flow tests, phlebotomy, assisting with flexible cystoscopies and TP biopsies.
You will also run nurse lead clinics such as Trial Without Catheter and Cystistat administration clinics. Clear, accurate, timely documentation is essential and you will be required to communicate with health professionals both within the Trust and externally.
If you are a hard working, patient focused, good team-player with a professional approach to interdisciplinary working, we would like to hear from you.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you will support the clinicians and carry out a range of diagnostic procedures including flow tests, phlebotomy, assisting with flexible cystoscopies.
You will also run nurse lead clinics such as Trial Without Catheter and Cystistat administration clinics. Clear, accurate, timely documentation is essential and you will be required to communicate with health professionals both within the Trust and externally.
As a Band 5 you will be a role model to junior staff and support your colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to mentor students.
Please see attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you will support the clinicians and carry out a range of diagnostic procedures including flow tests, phlebotomy, assisting with flexible cystoscopies.
You will also run nurse lead clinics such as Trial Without Catheter and Cystistat administration clinics. Clear, accurate, timely documentation is essential and you will be required to communicate with health professionals both within the Trust and externally.
As a Band 5 you will be a role model to junior staff and support your colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to mentor students.
Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Relevant qualifications required or course to area
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Completion of preceptorship
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Skills/Knowled ge/ Ability
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records (EPR)
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of supplementary roles such as a Link Nurse
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Relevant qualifications required or course to area
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Completion of preceptorship
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Skills/Knowled ge/ Ability
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records (EPR)
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of supplementary roles such as a Link Nurse
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.
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).
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.
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).
