24 Oct
Barts Health NHS Trust
London
Job description
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated person to join the urology nursing team. This is a across site post, mainly based at the newly established Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital, which will be a 7 day service with 12 hour days.
The successful applicant will be part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team working closely with the Urology Consultants, junior doctors and other Nurse Specialists across Barts Health
You will be expected to play an active part in supporting the quality of care delivered to benign and cancer patients through clinical practice, nurse led clinics, education, research and audit.
The post holder will therefore need experience in urological nursing and to acquire substantial knowledge of the subject and will be fully supported to achieve this.
We will provide you with development opportunities and support you within your new role.
If you feel that you have the skills and dedication for this role and would like to discuss it further please contact Sally Buttleman or Stephen Kinghorn
Main duties of the job
This is also a unique role incorporating some of the uro-oncology service and benign service, providing a link between the benign and to help shape the future of the Urology Department.
The post-holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the assessment, primary and / or secondary diagnosis, management, and evaluation of treatment / and / or care for a caseload of patients.
The postholder will have responsibility for providing specialist advice and management for individuals presenting with urological symptoms, based on an advanced knowledge.
The post-holder will be based at the newly established Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital, which will be a 7 day service with 12 hour days.
This will be by direct patient care, providing advice and education to patients as well as advice for carers and healthcare professionals on bladder, renal, testis, prostate cancer and urinary symptoms.
The post holder will take responsibility for the planning, implementation and evaluation of this service.
The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with bladder, renal, testis and prostate cancer by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patient’s key worker.
The post holder will promote safe, competent and evidence- based practice,
in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation,
and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,
and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents, please view the attachment / s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone.
We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Qualification in cancer related topic, preferably urological cancer.
- Nurse Education qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of work towards Masters qualification
- Advanced Assessment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
- Urology experience
Desirable criteria
- Developing and running nurse led clinics
- Experience of change management
- Experience in the development of support networks
- Experience in public speaking
- Senior sister experience or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical skills & sound knowledge in urology
- Experience in counselling techniques
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Cancer patient pathways
- Knowledge of patient Experience and ideas of how Barts Health can improve position
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
Skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to work alone and under pressure
- Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
- Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
Desirable criteria
- Clinical leadership skills
- Advanced decision making skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Approachable
- Excellent communications skills
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