Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse to join our very dynamic and friendly team based in the Urology department at Queens Hospital Burton on Trent. To apply for this post, you should ideally have previous experience in Urology nursing.
As a specialist nurse you will possess the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, supporting the care of Uro/oncology patients across the trust and liaising with primary care colleagues. You will work closely with other members of the specialist multidisciplinary team and therefore require excellent communication skills.
This role will require you to manage a case load of patients that require complex catheterisation, Trial without catheter clinics, Teaching patients to do clean intermittent self-catheterisation and flow rate studies.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a diverse range of autonomous nurse led clinics using specialist expertise to analyse complex facts and interpretation of results in order to take appropriate action. Providing the following nurse led clinics for Urology services.
Diagnostic investigations, prostate assessment clinic.
Responsible for the delivery of intravesical treatments.
Trial without catheter clinic.
Post-op clinic
Catheter change clinic
Closing Date for Applications:
Interview Date:
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a diverse range of autonomous nurse led clinics using specialist expertise to analyse complex facts and interpretation of results in order to take appropriate action. Providing the following nurse led clinics for Urology services.
Diagnostic investigations, prostate assessment clinic.
Responsible for the delivery of intravesical treatments.
Trial without catheter clinic.
Post-op clinic
Catheter change clinic
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a diverse range of autonomous nurse led clinics using specialist expertise to analyse complex facts and interpretation of results in order to take appropriate action. Providing the following nurse led clinics for Urology services.
Diagnostic investigations, prostate assessment clinic.
Responsible for the delivery of intravesical treatments.
Trial without catheter clinic.
Post-op clinic
Catheter change clinic
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy
Learn more about changes to UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC registration & revalidation requirements. Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post
Desirable
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience. Evidence of Working within the Urological setting. Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
Desirable
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality. Evidence of teaching/ nurturing Provides advice
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Responsibility & Accountability Is a decision maker Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising Contributes to safe/ safer staffing
Desirable
- Experience of working in Urology, Deputising for senior sister / charge nurse
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
Desirable
- Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NMC registration & revalidation requirements. Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post
Desirable
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience. Evidence of Working within the Urological setting. Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
Desirable
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality. Evidence of teaching/ nurturing Provides advice
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Responsibility & Accountability Is a decision maker Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising Contributes to safe/ safer staffing
Desirable
- Experience of working in Urology, Deputising for senior sister / charge nurse
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff. Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
Desirable
- Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
