An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated nurse to join our URAU Nurse Practitioner Team. The successful post holder will have significant experience in Urology and be willing to work towards achieving the personal specification of the band 7 post (employable at band 6 level).
You will be supported through your development journey to become an accomplished Clinical Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Consultant Urologists to ensure that patients receive appropriate advanced assessment, investigation, intervention, and treatment with minimal delay in the Emergency Department, SDEC and Inpatient Ward areas.
You will have experience of working with the Urology Speciality and have specialist knowledge that would support you in this position.
You will provide education and support to clinical staff within STSFT and provide outreach support to community/district nursing services.
Usual working hours in the team would be Monday to Sunday 08:00-20:00.
About us
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
* To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
* To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
* To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
* To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
* To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
* To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
* Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
* Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
* To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
* To represent the service nationwide.
* To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
* To manage/lead practitioner led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
* To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
* To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (adult) or Allied Health Professional.
* Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
* Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience.
* Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* Clinical skills accreditation.
* Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
* Leadership and Management course.
* Qualification in specialty.
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
* Experience of care delivery.
* Experience of the specialism.
* Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
* Evidence of innovation in practice.
* Evidence of change management.
* Evidence of practice development.
* Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of national health and social care policy.
* Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
* Thorough understanding of expanded roles / professional practice issues.
* Clinical teaching experience.
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
* Able to work without supervision.
* Competent in the use of IT packages.
* Proven interpersonal skills.
* Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
* Project management skills.
* Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
* Able to travel across sites.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
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