Job summary
We are looking to recruit a registered nnurse to work and develop their skills within our friendly, supportive Urology team. You will be required to demonstrate commitment to excellent patient experience, in line with the Trust World Class Care Values, and in support of our Urology patients throughout their pathway.
The Urology team at the Royal Free can offer valuable support and development through a wealth of support provided from the senior nursing team, Urology nurse specialists and the Consultant Urologists. This will start with a comprehensive induction and orientation, and continue with access to formal and informal study sessions and development days. There are many interesting opportunities for further career development with renal services at the Royal Free.
Candidates are required to be NMC registered to apply to this post.
Main duties of the job
The post will incorporate the Staff Nurse role dimensions to support the urology outpatient unit. This will acquire assisting mainly with flexible cystoscopy but other workload in general diagnostic urology and prostate biopsies will be co-operated in the role.
The role will include:
Support nursing and medical colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care in the urology outpatient unit.
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit.
To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and personal specification for more details for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and personal specification for more details for this position.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audity/quality
Skills and Atitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audity/quality
Skills and Atitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical
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).
