Job summary
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our highly valued Urology Nurse Practitioner team within the Surgical, Critical and Emergency Care (SCEC) division. Our team values each team member's contribution and endeavours to provide the best care for every patient. Utilising a multi-professional framework and clear pathway for career progression we develop our clinical nursing team to work at an advanced practice level. You will work closely with Consultant Urologists, Middle-Grades Doctor, Junior Doctors and Physician Associates in a supportive an inclusive environment.
The successful candidate will be provided with effective clinical supervision and leadership to develop them into a vital, highly visible and autonomous practitioner.This process will involve undertaking an MSc in Advanced Professional Practice (APP) and becoming an independent non-medical prescriber. This educational pathway will also include moduleswhich encompass the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education & research.
If you are motivated and enthusiastic about advanced practice, we invite you to be part of our exciting and ever-expanding journey. We are searching for someone who takes initiative, can work in variety of settings and utilises their knowledge and skills to deliver exemplary, evidence-based care.
If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to contact the Lead Urology Nurse Practitioner for more information.
Main duties of the job
The Urology Nurse Practitioner will provide information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers and act as a resource to the multi-professional team. They are pivotal in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of expert patient care to ensure continuity throughout.
We strive to provide a seamless service upon discharge with appropriate referrals and clear communication via electronic discharge letters. The successful candidate must contribute to the review and development of the urology service, working closely with the health care teams of the in-patient ward, out-patient department and primary care.
Throughout their development the Urology Nurse Practitioner will develop wide and in-depth experience of all aspects of urology, exercising clinical skills relevant to the speciality and leadership where appropriate. They will deliver effective education within their sphere of practice, including the Trust catheterisation clinical skills teaching. They will be asked to monitor and improve standards of care through contribution to clinical audit, assisting with the development of practice through research.
With dedicated training and clinical supervision, they will be encouraged to undertake autonomous nurse-led urology clinics with the support of the wider urology teams.
As this role is vital in delivering a 7-day acute service weekend working will be expected.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- To manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments.
- To work closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital.
- To visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support.
- To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines
- To supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers
- To monitor the effectiveness and efficacy of treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary
- Make judgements for patient management through analysis of available information and initiate referrals to multidisciplinary specialists as judged appropriate
- To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given and consent obtained prior to the procedures
- To perform clinical interventions and diagnostic tests as the post requires once training has been given, following and applying correct protocols to ensure safe practice within the sphere of the specialist nurse role
- To provide ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their family and carers and to act as the patients advocate through treatment choices
- To discuss medical management options, results, impact on lifestyle and life changes/adaptation, effects on relationships and employment with the patient, their family and carers
- To work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing and prioritising own workload against the needs of patients and service requirements
- To assist the medical team in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and clerical staff within the directorate
- To develop and contribute to the of review protocols and policies within the speciality
- To attend local and national meetings relevant to the speciality as agreed with Line Manager
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- To manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments.
- To work closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital.
- To visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support.
- To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines
- To supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers
- To monitor the effectiveness and efficacy of treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary
- Make judgements for patient management through analysis of available information and initiate referrals to multidisciplinary specialists as judged appropriate
- To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given and consent obtained prior to the procedures
- To perform clinical interventions and diagnostic tests as the post requires once training has been given, following and applying correct protocols to ensure safe practice within the sphere of the specialist nurse role
- To provide ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their family and carers and to act as the patients advocate through treatment choices
- To discuss medical management options, results, impact on lifestyle and life changes/adaptation, effects on relationships and employment with the patient, their family and carers
- To work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing and prioritising own workload against the needs of patients and service requirements
- To assist the medical team in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and clerical staff within the directorate
- To develop and contribute to the of review protocols and policies within the speciality
- To attend local and national meetings relevant to the speciality as agreed with Line Manager
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
- Have, or be working towards a relevant Degree/ Masters qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience including some experience in a position relevant to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality.
- Flexible approach to work schedule.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
- Have, or be working towards a relevant Degree/ Masters qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience including some experience in a position relevant to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality.
- Flexible approach to work schedule.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
