Staff Nurse Urology OPD Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 5
- Full time
- Flexible working
Job overview
You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team who offer the best standards of Urology procedures & treatments. Every day is different - challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on team work, learning and being forward thinking.
We have a team that is both innovative and proactive in ensuring that high quality care is delivered to our patients. We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
We have a caring and supportive team of nurses dedicated to the continuing delivery of safe and excellent care which is supported by our excellent patient feedback. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, highly motivated and willing to expand their knowledge and practical skills.
Please look at our job specification for detail. Please contact one of myself or my administrator on Ext: 78315.
An informal visit is highly recommended.
Working for our organisation
Our team is tight knit and work well together, we pride ourselves on team work. We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviors of the Trust.
We offer excellent opportunities for training and development. The department currently has a clinical educator in post available to support you with any development you wish to undertake and will also organise a full and in-depth induction to the job role and area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Participate in co-ordination of clinic activities and assist with urological procedures.
Assist in the delivery of nurse led clinics for a range of urological conditions
Assist in the management of urological conditions and promotion of continence
Participate in effective assessment for insertion of male and female urinary catheterisation with appropriate ongoing care management
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Communicate with and provide support for patients’ relatives, carers and visitors.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients’ records at all times.
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the ward/unit/department.
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.
Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the ward/unit/department.
Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues.
Assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in introducing new members of staff to their duties.
Supervise registered and unregistered staff as appropriate.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients’ property in accordance with Trust policy.
Ensure where appropriate that the programmes of training for learners, both student nurses and nursing auxiliaries/health care assistants are completed.
Undertake formal and informal teaching sessions as required and undertake training to act as a mentor to students.
Following appropriate training, carry the directorate/floor beep.
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and use of resources.
Be aware of need for own personal development and be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge..
Contribute to making the clinical environment conductive to learning and development where individuals feel able to discuss ideas and action as well as showing initiative.
Person specification
Application Form & Interview
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients Supervision of non- registered staff and students
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work Audit or research within the clinical area
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care nurse role
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
