Registered Nurse - Urology Outpatients - Band 5

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing

Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.

To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation or clinic outcome.

Responsible for taking charge of the department occasionally in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.

Take personal responsibility as a team leader for the delivery of care of patients in the department or designated clinic.

To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as

Telephone assessment and providing advice and support to patients, carers, relatives and other health professionals and refer as appropriate

Ensure the safe ordering, administration, and custody of patients medication according to Trust policies and procedures.

In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, assistant practitioners, health care assistants and students

Where relevant to be responsible for co-ordinating outpatient discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team eg. Catheter discharge.

Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.

Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.

To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Liase effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.

To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.

To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.

Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.

Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property according to Trust Policies (in emergency situations only).

Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.

Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.

To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients. To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.

Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytotoxic waste in accordance with trust policy.

In support of sister or supervisory sister, assist with monitoring of stock and report to ensure adequate levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply.

Monitor the use of supplies by junior staff to promote efficient use of all supplies.

To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function.

To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department.

Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the sister of supervisory sister.

Report reliably any episodes of sickness for self or that are reported to you to the

Registered nurse in charge to enable skill mix to be maintained.

Person Specification

education and training

Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration
• teaching qualification or willing to undertake

work experience

Essential

• Extended roles- male and SPC catheterisation, cannulation, venepuncture, intravenous medication
• Working in a hospital setting

Desirable

• Current urology or surgical experience

Knowledge skill and abilities

Essential

• Advance communication skills, verbal written, report writing and record keeping

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital Gate 36

Southmead road

Bristol

BS105NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)