Band 5 Staff Nurse - Urology Outpatients

An exciting and interesting opportunity has arisen in the Urology Centre for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team of expert and innovative Urologists, CNSs, nurses, and researchers. This position will help you to build knowledge and to develop the experience and skills in order for you to further your career within Urology. We are a busy unit with a worldwide reputation. In this role, you will support the clinicians, carry out a range of diagnostic procedures, and run nurse-led clinics. We are seeking a nurse with vision and dedication, who has nursing experience with particular expertise in urology. If you are a hard-working, patient-focused, good team player with a professional approach to interdisciplinary working, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures. They will be required to support the team in the smooth running of all clinics and to maintain a safe working environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and teaching junior colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer, and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities, charitable bodies, and GPs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures such as trial without catheter, teaching ISC, administering intra-vesical chemotherapy, and assisting with flexi-cystoscopy. The position requires the post holder to support junior colleagues, mentor students, and to be a supportive role model at all times. The post holder will ensure the safety and well-being of service users and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

1. RGN level 1
2. Mentorship qualification
3. Evidence of ongoing professional development
4. Knowledge of basic urology procedures, tests, conditions.

Desirable

1. Urology Course
2. Leadership course e.g. passport to management

Skills

Essential

1. Phlebotomy + Cannulation
2. Demonstrates urology expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
3. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist care and information delivered to patients and relatives
4. Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of acutely ill & other challenging situations
5. Urethral catheterization of males and females

Desirable

1. Administration of Intravesical chemotherapy
2. Advanced communication skills (sage and thyme)
3. Knowledge of urodynamics
4. Administration of intravesical treatments for painful bladder + recurring urine infections
5. Supra pubic catheterisation
6. Evidence of teaching ISC

Experience

Essential

1. Evidence of knowledge and experience within Urology in acute setting
2. Evidence of mentoring/ SSAP
3. Evidence of leadership - managing unit
4. Evidence of teamwork and working autonomously

Desirable

1. Previous outpatient experience
2. Evidence of participation in audits, MDT, service improvement

Values and Behaviors

Essential

1. Evidence and understanding of Trust values and behaviours
2. Evidence of participation in additional roles e.g. link nurse

Employer details

Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address
First Floor Southwark Wing Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE2 9RT

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