Job summary
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the
setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing
care and advice to patients who require urological Nursing and will
contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will
ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
post holder will work with the Band 7 Benign CNS team leader to develop and
support our service for patients who require urological nursing within the
Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
The
Urology CNS will focus on adults of 16 years and over with Urology conditions
and will practice safely and effectively, fulfilling his/her professional
responsibility within his/her scope of practice.
The
Jobholder:
Will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload of patients.
Will provide advanced nursing expertise to patients attending with suspected
or diagnosed Benign Urological disease.
Will contribute to the multi-disciplinary team and network in the development
of the service.
This
role is based at the Paul Sykes Centre (Out-patients Department) at St James
University Hospital.
Working
Pattern
Monday-Friday
0730 hours till 1730 hours (4 day week) or
Monday
-Friday 8am till 4 pm
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will require an in-depth background, and knowledge of
Benign Urology nursing, excellent communication skills, a willingness to
develop and have the desire to continually improve patient care.
1.Acts
in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
2.
Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with Benign urological
disease who require support and treatment through the continuum of care.
3.
Work in conjunction with the Benign Team Vision and Purpose.
Benign
Team Purpose
Our
purpose is to work in way that lives up to these core values in order to
deliver an outstanding service to our patients, and to also build an
excellent environment for our team to continue to evolve and thrive.
-This
post will involve providing pathway driven care of patients with Lower
Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), Bladder stones,
Catheter care, Andrology and ongoing audit to influence expansion of the
service.
-
Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model
for urological disease practice within the Benign remit.
-
Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to
evidenced based Benign urological disease care delivery.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest NHS
acute healthcare providers in Europe and is a Regional and National Centre
for Specialist Treatment.
The
Leeds Way Values
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values
are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable,
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Our
CSU is Abdominal Medicine and Surgery (AMS) #ProudToBeAMS and its key
Objectives are:
- Grow and Develop our Workforce
- Deliver Outstanding Care
- Celebrate Excellence and Enhance
Professional Pride
Urology
is mainly based at St Jamess University Hospital and most of our outpatient
appointments are held in the Paul Sykes Centre.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will provide high quality specialist nursing care to patients
with urological conditions. The post-holder will provide support and advice
to patients and their families as well as acting as a resource to other
professionals.
To
undertake nurse led clinics in line with identified protocols and clinical
guidance. The list of clinics include:
1. Trial without catheter (TWOC)
2. Catheter change
3. Bladder Instillation service (Painful
Bladder Syndrome)
4. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
One Stop Clinic
5. Lithotripsy
6. Erectile Dysfunction
7. Continence
Liaise
with medical team to report any significant clinical changes reported by the
patients and facilitate any recommendations following medical discussion.
To
demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing practice.
To
promote and maintain effective communication.
To
liaise with Clinical Lead and Team Leader on issues of service management and
development for Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT) AND THE Urology Service.
To
review and develop written policies, protocols and guidance relevant to this
patient group, in conjunction with the Multidisciplinary team. Updated as
stipulated.
To
be responsible for own professional development and maintenance of standards
supported by Lead nurse and Team leader.
Accept
appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues.
Where
appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and
Secondary care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family
and / carer as appropriate.
Identify
and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the
identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide
patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways.
Contribute
to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and
resources for the patient, family and/ or carer in relation to urological
diseases thus empowering them to self- manage their condition.
Provide
mentorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate and create exchange of learning
opportunities within the MDT.
Use
outcomes of audit to improve service provision.
The
Benign Urology CNS team works alongside a large MDT (Urologists, Lead Nurse,
Advanced Clinical Practioners, Nurse Cystoscopy team, Clinical scientists and
Outpatient Nursing team) to ensure individualised programmes of care.
The
team was shortlisted for AMS Team of the Year and Going Above & Beyond.
What an exciting opportunity to join a group of nurses who are driven and
passionate about Benign Urology. A diverse team that is committed to the
speciality area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a
positive and psychologically safe working environment.
Benign
Team Mission Statement
Our
mission is for all adult in Yorkshire to receive the best available care and
treatment of Benign Urological conditions to improve health, quality and
length of life.
Benign
Team Vision
We
are all proud to be a part of the Leeds Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Team and our team vision encompasses the Leeds Way Values.
We
follow the Leeds Way Values in our everyday work to ensure our care is always
Patient Centred to make sure our service is effective, safe and
compassionate. We are Fair to all patients and colleagues and treat each
other with dignity and respect. We are Collaborative with the
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), patients and their relatives and Primary Care
to allow for efficient team working. We strive to Empower and support our
patients and colleagues to make their best life decisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will provide high quality specialist nursing care to patients
with urological conditions. The post-holder will provide support and advice
to patients and their families as well as acting as a resource to other
professionals.
To
undertake nurse led clinics in line with identified protocols and clinical
guidance. The list of clinics include:
1. Trial without catheter (TWOC)
2. Catheter change
3. Bladder Instillation service (Painful
Bladder Syndrome)
4. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
One Stop Clinic
5. Lithotripsy
6. Erectile Dysfunction
7. Continence
Liaise
with medical team to report any significant clinical changes reported by the
patients and facilitate any recommendations following medical discussion.
To
demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert nursing practice.
To
promote and maintain effective communication.
To
liaise with Clinical Lead and Team Leader on issues of service management and
development for Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT) AND THE Urology Service.
To
review and develop written policies, protocols and guidance relevant to this
patient group, in conjunction with the Multidisciplinary team. Updated as
stipulated.
To
be responsible for own professional development and maintenance of standards
supported by Lead nurse and Team leader.
Accept
appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues.
Where
appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and
Secondary care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family
and / carer as appropriate.
Identify
and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the
identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide
patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways.
Contribute
to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and
resources for the patient, family and/ or carer in relation to urological
diseases thus empowering them to self- manage their condition.
Provide
mentorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate and create exchange of learning
opportunities within the MDT.
Use
outcomes of audit to improve service provision.
The
Benign Urology CNS team works alongside a large MDT (Urologists, Lead Nurse,
Advanced Clinical Practioners, Nurse Cystoscopy team, Clinical scientists and
Outpatient Nursing team) to ensure individualised programmes of care.
The
team was shortlisted for AMS Team of the Year and Going Above & Beyond.
What an exciting opportunity to join a group of nurses who are driven and
passionate about Benign Urology. A diverse team that is committed to the
speciality area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a
positive and psychologically safe working environment.
Benign
Team Mission Statement
Our
mission is for all adult in Yorkshire to receive the best available care and
treatment of Benign Urological conditions to improve health, quality and
length of life.
Benign
Team Vision
We
are all proud to be a part of the Leeds Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Team and our team vision encompasses the Leeds Way Values.
We
follow the Leeds Way Values in our everyday work to ensure our care is always
Patient Centred to make sure our service is effective, safe and
compassionate. We are Fair to all patients and colleagues and treat each
other with dignity and respect. We are Collaborative with the
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), patients and their relatives and Primary Care
to allow for efficient team working. We strive to Empower and support our
patients and colleagues to make their best life decisions.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Capable of lateral thinking.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within urology/ relevant speciality.
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and or change management
- Experience of managing self or team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
- Knowledge of Urological nursing (BAUN)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level1), Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Post qualification in speciality. Extended/ Supplementary prescribing
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Capable of lateral thinking.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within urology/ relevant speciality.
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and or change management
- Experience of managing self or team
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
- Knowledge of Urological nursing (BAUN)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level1), Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Post qualification in speciality. Extended/ Supplementary prescribing
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.
