Staff Nurse Urology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description & person specification

To adhered to the main standards of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy and good customer care.

To provide care, support and clinical function to all patients within the Urology Centre areas

Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with the other members of the team. Promote a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for both team members and patients. Be courteous, helpful and supportive to patients at all times.

To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as

appropriate, coordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards.

To be involved with the systems and processes to ensure the 18 week pathway is maintained to the agreed standard. You will be expected to record accurate data in accordance with the requirements for the service and your clinical procedures and work.

To ensure that the following standards are met and promoted within the Urology Centre areas:

- Respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs

- Information to relatives and friends about the progress of treatment subject to the patients wishes

- Confidentiality

To be a patient advocate and provide support for patients medical, social and psychological needs whilst attending the Urology Centre areas.

To be aware of the Urology Centre nursing budget in order to achieve a safe and cost-effective service within the constraints of the agreed budget.

To ensure care provided is evidence based and in line with the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines as required and that they are given adequate supervision and support.

To be required to use any computer system purchased by the Trust providing appropriate training given.

To set an example of professional work and behaviour, including maintaining punctuality, good attendance and commitment to the department. You may also be frequently required to take charge of the Urology Centre area.

To ensure that you are familiar with the Trusts policies and procedures and introduce staff to them as required.

To be a role model to junior staff and provide leadership ability when necessary

To continue to develop clinical and professional knowledge and be aware of your own training needs. Attend professional updates and mandatory training as dictated by the Trust and the NMC.

To work to the competencies/objectives expected of a Band 5 Registered Nurse

To assist with Band 2 performance appraisals

To assist the Urology Centre Charge Nurse/Sister in the management of

Personnel issues as appropriate

To contribute in the clinical governance and quality activity in conjunction with

the Appointment Centre and Reception Teams, including:

- Maintaining accurate documentation including clinic outcome sheets, nursing notes and records

- Incident reporting and preparation of accurate statements as required

- Undertaking audits as required

- Participating in research as required

- Understanding the complaints procedure

- Practice Development

Contribute and lead where appropriate Urology Centre teaching sessions and be involved in producing a teaching resource file

Be responsible as part of the team to manage, co-ordinate a high quality of patient information. Promote and participate in health education.

In conjunction with the Urology Centre Charge Nurse/Sister develop expertise in a nursing field relevant to the clinical setting, providing education and development for others i.e. pain management, tissue viability etc.

To support HCAs undertaking their NVQs acting as an assessor.

Supporting staff undertaking post registration education.

Act as mentor to pre-registration students ensuring the promotion of a good learning environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a nursing accreditation (NMC PIN)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance /CQC/and appreciate the implications of this on engagement

Desirable

• Knowledge of specialist OPD area.

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

• Knowledge of what kind of information they are dealing with - conflicting/controversial/sensitive and how they will have to deal with it
• Planning Skills Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long term timeframes. Depending upon the role and its seniority, this will vary.
• Taking decisions and to what level. Autonomy/Freedom to Act/compliance with the policies
• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Equality and Diversity; needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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