Job summary
The post is for a qualified nurse who wants to further their experience and skills in surgical nursing mainly in urology field. The post holder is also expected to have a flexible "can do" approach in ensuring the work of the department is carried out to the required high standards. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and teach other staff and learners. The post holder will also be expected to be an excellent role model and treat all staff, visitors and service users with tact and courtesy.
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the flexible cystoscopy clinic/treatment room and DTC ward.
Assist clinicians with carrying out minor procedures/ Flexible cystoscopy.
Provide support to patients during surgical and clinical procedures in DTC ward and Urology Flexible Cystoscopy/treatment room.
Monitor and maintain the quality of nursing activities and achieve the prescribed standards of nursing care set for the department.
Maintain effective communication and participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with the patient and their carer(s).Provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Complete patient documentation correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner ensuring this is filed properly in the patients' medical notes.
To work in accordance with Whittington Health Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and contribute towards achieving objectives.
Develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care including referring patient to community services when necessary.
- Acting as a member of the Day Treatment Centre Ward.
- To provide urology advice and education to patients, staff and learners within the directorate as required.
- To develop communication networks across specialities and throughout the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Whittington Health expects its employees to communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner at all times. You are expected to contribute to improving our patients' experiences by delivering the Whittington Promise:
We will be clean
We will be welcoming and caring
We will be well organised
We will offer the best possible treatment
We will give you information and listen to what you tell us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health, Safety and Security
Develop an awareness of personal responsibility with regards to maintenance of a clean environment that is conducive to safe, therapeutic, and ethical practice
Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice, e.g., use of specialised equipment in flexible cystoscopy clinic use of specialised Stack machine. Complete understanding of IHSS policy.
Decontamination any equipment in line with Trust policy and any local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for specialised equipment
Be aware of own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice
Assist in promoting nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence base and with reference to trust policies and guidelines
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients, carers, and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures in line with trust policy
Assist with safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and trust policy and legal requirements
Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions
Ensure flexible cystoscopy /treatment room is well stocked and fully prepared.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health, Safety and Security
Develop an awareness of personal responsibility with regards to maintenance of a clean environment that is conducive to safe, therapeutic, and ethical practice
Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice, e.g., use of specialised equipment in flexible cystoscopy clinic use of specialised Stack machine. Complete understanding of IHSS policy.
Decontamination any equipment in line with Trust policy and any local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for specialised equipment
Be aware of own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice
Assist in promoting nursing practice and care delivery in line with relevant research and evidence base and with reference to trust policies and guidelines
Identify potential risks for all staff, patients, carers, and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures in line with trust policy
Assist with safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and trust policy and legal requirements
Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions
Ensure flexible cystoscopy /treatment room is well stocked and fully prepared.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN.
- Proof of Part 1 Registration with NMC
Desirable
- Previous Surgical/urology nursing experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Able to manage learners
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Good knowledge of all surgical specialties mainly urology
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs, using an appropriate model of nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures
- COSHH regulations
- Data Protection
- Evidence based practice in surgical nursing
- H and S regulations
- NMC Standard of proficiencies
- Infection prevention and control regulations
- Current nursing/operating department research and developments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional manner
- Good communication skills with patients and colleagues of all disciplines
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Calm under pressure
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to deal with stress
Other
Essential
- Excellent attendance record
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN.
- Proof of Part 1 Registration with NMC
Desirable
- Previous Surgical/urology nursing experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Able to manage learners
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Good knowledge of all surgical specialties mainly urology
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs, using an appropriate model of nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures
- COSHH regulations
- Data Protection
- Evidence based practice in surgical nursing
- H and S regulations
- NMC Standard of proficiencies
- Infection prevention and control regulations
- Current nursing/operating department research and developments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional manner
- Good communication skills with patients and colleagues of all disciplines
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Calm under pressure
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to deal with stress
Other
Essential
- Excellent attendance record
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).
