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
role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Urology is autonomous and covers four
main areas:caseload management, clinical practice, education and research and
will reflect the needs of our patients, urological consultants, senior nursing,
medical consultants within associated services, inhouse service developments
and national guidelines.
With
the appropriate support and training we expect the individual to provide
advice, information and support to patients, carers and staff regarding
Urological nursing.We expect the individual to provide care for patients in
line with Trust and Government strategies and targets.In collaboration with
senior medical and nursing staff the post holder will assist in the support of
research, audit and quality assurance projects.
Expected shortlist date:18/09/24 Planned interview date:01/10/24
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 the service 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 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 are open and honest with one another and are all Accountable for
our actions. We strive to Empower and support our patients and colleagues to
make their best life decisions.
Benign
Team Purpose
Our
purpose is to work in way that lives up to these core values to deliver an
outstanding service to our patients, and to also build an excellent environment
for our team to continue to evolve and thrive.
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 James 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.
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.
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
-
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
-
- Knowledge of Urological nursing (BAUN)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within urology/ relevant speciality.
- Audit and standard setting.
Desirable
- Service development and or change management
- Experience of managing self and a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level1), Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Post qualification in speciality.
- Extended/ Supplementary prescribing
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Capable of lateral thinking.
Desirable
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
-
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
-
- Knowledge of Urological nursing (BAUN)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within urology/ relevant speciality.
- Audit and standard setting.
Desirable
- Service development and or change management
- Experience of managing self and a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level1), Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Desirable
- Post qualification in speciality.
- Extended/ Supplementary prescribing
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Capable of lateral thinking.
Desirable
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).
