Job summary
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist trial without catheter (TWOC) service focusing on the development of a self TWOC service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. The role will primarily focus on and assist patients' through the self TWOC process. They will provide specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and assist with research within the specialist area.
GSTT is an award winning urological centre receiving referrals from South East London as well as across SE England and beyond. We are looking for a nurse who has an interest in developing their CNS skills or extending their current portfolio of skills and abilities. You need to be able to prioritise your workload and assist us in meeting NHS waiting time and targets whilst keeping patient experience at the heart of their treatment journey.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the Trial without catheter service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Alsoensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
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
This is a part time, 18 month fixed term Trial without catheter clinical nurse specialist post working at Guys and St Thomass.
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a new patient initiated trail without catheter (TWOC) project, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They will act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within this specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
The CNS would work alongside the clinical team in assessing patients in both an Outpatient and virtual setting. This post will support the ongoing implementation of virtual clinics in line with the Trusts strategies as well as face to face clinics.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a part time, 18 month fixed term Trial without catheter clinical nurse specialist post working at Guys and St Thomass.
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a new patient initiated trail without catheter (TWOC) project, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They will act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within this specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
The CNS would work alongside the clinical team in assessing patients in both an Outpatient and virtual setting. This post will support the ongoing implementation of virtual clinics in line with the Trusts strategies as well as face to face clinics.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Urology or Course or equivilent
Desirable
- To have or working towards a masters degree
- Advanced communication skills training
- To have completed a Quality improvement course
Experience
Essential
- Urology ward/ outpatient Experience
- Management Experience
- Experience of delivering personalised care
- Experience of running a TWOC service
Skills
Essential
- Proven Communication
- Autonomous working
- Team working
- Audit
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
- Undertaken clinical & nursing research
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Urology or Course or equivilent
Desirable
- To have or working towards a masters degree
- Advanced communication skills training
- To have completed a Quality improvement course
Experience
Essential
- Urology ward/ outpatient Experience
- Management Experience
- Experience of delivering personalised care
- Experience of running a TWOC service
Skills
Essential
- Proven Communication
- Autonomous working
- Team working
- Audit
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
- Undertaken clinical & nursing research
Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
