Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated person to join the urology nursing team. This is a across site post, mainly based at the newly established Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital, which will be a 7 day service with 12 hour days.
The successful applicant will be part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team working closely with the Urology Consultants, junior doctors and other Nurse Specialists across Barts Health
You will be expected to play an active part in supporting the quality of care delivered to benign and cancer patients through clinical practice, nurse led clinics, education, research and audit.
The post holder will therefore need experience in urological nursing and to acquire substantial knowledge of the subject and will be fully supported to achieve this.
We will provide you with development opportunities and support you within your new role.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as an independent practitioner and with members of the multidisciplinary team, provide advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals on bladder cancer, across both secondary and primary care. The post which will be a 7 day service with 12 hour days, across Barts Health.
The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with bladder cancer by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patients key worker.
The post holder will promote safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Education qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of work towards Masters qualification
- Degree Qualification in Cancer Related topic, preferably Urological Cancer
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6 within the specialist area.
Desirable
- Senior sister experience or CNS experience of at least 12 months
- Experience of change management
- Experience in public speaking
- Developing Nurse led clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge in urology and bladder cancer
- Knowledge of Cancer patient pathways including those of breach dates and timeframes for treatment
- Knowledge of Cancer patient Experience and ideas of how Barts Health can improve position
- Experience in counselling techniques
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding shared governance
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Run nurse lead clinics
- Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
Desirable
- Clinical leadership skills
- Advanced decision making skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Education qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of work towards Masters qualification
- Degree Qualification in Cancer Related topic, preferably Urological Cancer
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6 within the specialist area.
Desirable
- Senior sister experience or CNS experience of at least 12 months
- Experience of change management
- Experience in public speaking
- Developing Nurse led clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge in urology and bladder cancer
- Knowledge of Cancer patient pathways including those of breach dates and timeframes for treatment
- Knowledge of Cancer patient Experience and ideas of how Barts Health can improve position
- Experience in counselling techniques
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding shared governance
Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Run nurse lead clinics
- Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
Desirable
- Clinical leadership skills
- Advanced decision making skills
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).
