Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team within the Urology Outpatients services. The role involves working within the outpatient clinics assisting the Urologists with their diagnosis by undertaking various Urological procedures.
You will also have the opportunity to work alongside the specialist nurses within the department, assisting with many day case procedures and attending focus groups.
The Clinic nurse will be expected to support patients and carers and provide the relevant written patient information. These clinics care for patients with both benign and malignant Urological conditions. Catheterisation is a requirement of the role and competence in this is an advantage but training will be given to the suitable candidate.
Self and department development is important and the successful candidate must be willing to partake in further development both educationally and clinically, and play an active role inthe further development of the department including nurse led clinics. You will be expected to guide junior members of the team and mentor students within the department.
Main duties of the job
Organising and running the consultant urologist outpatient clinics.o Assisting and chaperoning the Urologist.o Undertaking the following procedureso Flow rate studies, bladder scan , bloods, catheterisation.o Providing information to patient and carers.o Mentoring students and supervising junior staffo Assisting the CNS's in Day Case procedures within the departmento Taking an active part in further in department developmento A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their speciality
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For futher guidance on the main duties and responsibilites, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For futher guidance on the main duties and responsibilites, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
- The ability to perform urology related procedures e.g. flow studies, Catheterization, bladder scanning, taking bloods
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
- Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Registered Nurse/ Midwife (NMC Registration)
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
- The ability to perform urology related procedures e.g. flow studies, Catheterization, bladder scanning, taking bloods
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
- Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Registered Nurse/ Midwife (NMC Registration)
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
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).
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).
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