Job summary
The Urology Centre at NGH opened in its current capacity in 2012 following a generous donation by Sir Alfred Staden.
We offer a number of Urological services to our patient cohort including diagnostics such as Cystometrograms, Urine Flowmetry, Flexible Cystoscopies and Local Anaesthetic template biopsies of the Prostate. We also hold surveillance clinics where we perform Flexible Cystoscopies and Local Anaesthetic template biopsies of the Prostate for patients with known diagnosis of Cancer to monitor the progression of their disease.
As a Junior Urology Practitioner in the Urology Centre, the post holder will be expected to work in collaboration with the other Junior Urology Practitioner for the department, but taking on greater responsibility for the management of staff. The post holder will be expected to lead on managing staffing including sickness absence management, allocations of staff across clinics, staff appraisal and developments and leading team meetings and daily huddles. This will be alongside clinical duties and will be under the close guidance of and with support from the Senior Sister for Integrated Surgery Outpatients and the Urology Centre.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the role
Maintaining morale and motivation within the working team.
Ensuring patients have a positive experience in the department
Working in a way which reflects the Trust values
Setting up clinic rooms and the procedure room, ensuring they are clean and fully equipped with all the necessary equipment for that clinician.
Decontaminating equipment and clinical areas between patients.
Chaperoning and acting as a patient advocate when required.
Providing clear and concise verbal communication to other members of the Urology Centre team, patients, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
Attending to patients who attend the unit with queries or catheter problems
Delivering catheter care, educating patients on best practice for catheter care
Running tri-weekly Nurse led Trial Without Catheter and Catheter change clinics
Triaging Trial Without Catheter referrals via ICE and booking in TWOC clinics in conjunction with the Urology Centre clinic co-ordinator.
Contributing to continuous improvement in the Urology Centre
Triage and book Trial Without Catheters and Catheter Changes via ICE referrals
Completing pre-procedure checklists and admission documentation for patients attending for Flexible Cystoscopies and Local Anaesthetic template biopsies of the Prostate.
Providing pastoral support to patients during procedure
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
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 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication
Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records
In conjunction with fellow Junior Sister, chair team meetings and lead on daily morning huddles.
Work closely with the Clinic Co-ordinator for the Urology Centre to ensure accuracy of clinic lists.
Ensure clarity in communicating with patients/clients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge.
Contribute to the on-going support of patients/clients and others significant to them, enabling patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity, and emotional well-being.
Welcome patients/clients, their families, and other visitors to the department. Introduce them to the facilities and services provided.
Answer the telephone in a clear, friendly, helpful, and professional manner. Take any Messages accurately and endeavour to respond in a timely manner to patient queries.
Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families, and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
To be courteous and helpful to patients, families/carers, colleagues and all users to the trust.
Work in conjunction with fellow Junior Sister and Senior sister to ensure smooth running of an effective service.
Leadership
Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families, and carers.
To act as a positive role model to the team.
Set high standards of care for the department, including clinic cleanliness etc., ensuring these are maintained so that the patients experience is excellent.
Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing.
Promote a learning environment for Nursing and Medical students
People/Management Excellence
Have the ability and knowledge to competently deal with an emergency.
Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time frame, knowing when to seek support, assistance, and advice from other team members.
Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the department.
Assist in the maintenance of department equipment and stock levels.
Actively maintain and promote a safe clinic environment
Understand and support Pathway to Excellence philosophy and standards.
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.
Will seek out Best Practice to generate new ideas and generate change.
Maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation
Allocate and manage staffing to ensure safe cover with suitable skill mix across all areas in the unit and to escalate to the Senior Sister/Matron when an area cannot be safely staffed.
To undertake return to work interviews and manage the sickness absence of Nursing staff in the department.
To perform annual/ bi-annual appraisals for Nursing staff, encouraging their professional development and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
Professional Responsibilities
At all times to adhere to statutory, mandatory, Trust guidance and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England (2013). Adopted and adapted for use at NGH January 2014.
Maintain own statutory, mandatory training, and divisional/directorate specific essential training.
To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed Trust policies and guidelines.
Be self-motivated and seek ways to flexibly extend own knowledge skills
Maintain competencies in catheter care, ANTT and catheterisation.
Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
Understand own limitations and know where to find advice and assistance.
Act as a role model for new starters in the area.
Act as a Supervisor/Assessor for Students in the area (dependant upon level of qualification)
Report incidents using the Trust reporting system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication
Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records
In conjunction with fellow Junior Sister, chair team meetings and lead on daily morning huddles.
Work closely with the Clinic Co-ordinator for the Urology Centre to ensure accuracy of clinic lists.
Ensure clarity in communicating with patients/clients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge.
Contribute to the on-going support of patients/clients and others significant to them, enabling patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity, and emotional well-being.
Welcome patients/clients, their families, and other visitors to the department. Introduce them to the facilities and services provided.
Answer the telephone in a clear, friendly, helpful, and professional manner. Take any Messages accurately and endeavour to respond in a timely manner to patient queries.
Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families, and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
To be courteous and helpful to patients, families/carers, colleagues and all users to the trust.
Work in conjunction with fellow Junior Sister and Senior sister to ensure smooth running of an effective service.
Leadership
Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families, and carers.
To act as a positive role model to the team.
Set high standards of care for the department, including clinic cleanliness etc., ensuring these are maintained so that the patients experience is excellent.
Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing.
Promote a learning environment for Nursing and Medical students
People/Management Excellence
Have the ability and knowledge to competently deal with an emergency.
Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time frame, knowing when to seek support, assistance, and advice from other team members.
Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the department.
Assist in the maintenance of department equipment and stock levels.
Actively maintain and promote a safe clinic environment
Understand and support Pathway to Excellence philosophy and standards.
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.
Will seek out Best Practice to generate new ideas and generate change.
Maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation
Allocate and manage staffing to ensure safe cover with suitable skill mix across all areas in the unit and to escalate to the Senior Sister/Matron when an area cannot be safely staffed.
To undertake return to work interviews and manage the sickness absence of Nursing staff in the department.
To perform annual/ bi-annual appraisals for Nursing staff, encouraging their professional development and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
Professional Responsibilities
At all times to adhere to statutory, mandatory, Trust guidance and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England (2013). Adopted and adapted for use at NGH January 2014.
Maintain own statutory, mandatory training, and divisional/directorate specific essential training.
To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed Trust policies and guidelines.
Be self-motivated and seek ways to flexibly extend own knowledge skills
Maintain competencies in catheter care, ANTT and catheterisation.
Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
Understand own limitations and know where to find advice and assistance.
Act as a role model for new starters in the area.
Act as a Supervisor/Assessor for Students in the area (dependant upon level of qualification)
Report incidents using the Trust reporting system.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Student Supervisor/ Assessor qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- >2 Years post qualification experience
- Previous experience in a Surgical environment (i.e. Surgical wards, Theatres)
- Previous experience in Urology in any setting
- Male and female urethral catheterisation competency
Desirable
- Previous management experience at Band 6 level
Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Ability to coordinate own workload
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems (i.e. CAMis, ICE)
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development
- Interest in service development and a desire to improve services
- Keen interest in Urology
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Student Supervisor/ Assessor qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- >2 Years post qualification experience
- Previous experience in a Surgical environment (i.e. Surgical wards, Theatres)
- Previous experience in Urology in any setting
- Male and female urethral catheterisation competency
Desirable
- Previous management experience at Band 6 level
Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Ability to coordinate own workload
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems (i.e. CAMis, ICE)
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development
- Interest in service development and a desire to improve services
- Keen interest in Urology
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).
