Job summary
An exciting and interesting opportunity has arisen in the Urology Centre for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team of expert andinnovative Urologists, CNSs, nurses and researchers.This position will help you to build knowledge and to develop the experience and skills in order for you to further your career within Urology. Weare a busy unit with a worldwide reputation. In this role you will support the clinicians, carry out a range of diagnostic procedures and run nurselead clinics.We are seeking a nurse with vision and dedication, who has nursing experience with particular expertise in urology.If you are a hard working, patient focused, good team-player with a professional approach to interdisciplinary working, we would like to hear fromyou.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning andprovision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursingprocedures.They will be required to support the team in the smooth running of all clinics and to maintain a safe working environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and teaching junior colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge.
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'sHospital, 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 andrenal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflectthe diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHSorganisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning andprovision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursingprocedures such as trial without catheter, teaching ISC, administering intra-vesical chemotherapy and assisting with flexi-cystoscopy.The position requires the post holder to support junior colleagues, mentor students and to be a supportive role model at all times.The post holder will ensure the safety and well being of services users, and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rightsthrough the adoption of person centred care principles.Please see attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning andprovision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursingprocedures such as trial without catheter, teaching ISC, administering intra-vesical chemotherapy and assisting with flexi-cystoscopy.The position requires the post holder to support junior colleagues, mentor students and to be a supportive role model at all times.The post holder will ensure the safety and well being of services users, and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rightsthrough the adoption of person centred care principles.Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- RGN level 1
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Knowledge of basic urology procedures , tests, conditions.
Desirable
- Urology Course
- Leadership course e.g passport to management
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy + Cannulation
- Demonstrates urology expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care and information delivered to patients and relatives
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of acutely ill & other challenging situations
- Urethral catheterization of males and females
Desirable
- Administration of Intravesical chemotherapy
- Advanced communication skills (sage and thyme)
- Knowledge of urodynamics
- Administration of intravesical treatments for painful bladder + recurring urine infections
- Supra pubic catheterisation
- Evidence of teaching ISC
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and experience within Urology in acute setting
- Evidence of mentoring/ SSAP
- Evidence of leadership - managing unit
- Evidence of teamworking and working autonomously
Desirable
- Previous outpatient experience
- Evidence of participation in audits, MDT, service improvement
Values and Behaviors
Essential
- Evidence and understanding of Trust values and behaviours
- Evidence of participation in additional roles e.g link nurse
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- RGN level 1
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Knowledge of basic urology procedures , tests, conditions.
Desirable
- Urology Course
- Leadership course e.g passport to management
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy + Cannulation
- Demonstrates urology expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care and information delivered to patients and relatives
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of acutely ill & other challenging situations
- Urethral catheterization of males and females
Desirable
- Administration of Intravesical chemotherapy
- Advanced communication skills (sage and thyme)
- Knowledge of urodynamics
- Administration of intravesical treatments for painful bladder + recurring urine infections
- Supra pubic catheterisation
- Evidence of teaching ISC
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and experience within Urology in acute setting
- Evidence of mentoring/ SSAP
- Evidence of leadership - managing unit
- Evidence of teamworking and working autonomously
Desirable
- Previous outpatient experience
- Evidence of participation in audits, MDT, service improvement
Values and Behaviors
Essential
- Evidence and understanding of Trust values and behaviours
- Evidence of participation in additional roles e.g 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).
