Job summary
Job Title - Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week -
Permanent/Fixed Term - Permanent
Salary - £28407 - £34581
Closing Date: 7th July 2024
Interview Date: 5th August 2024
We are currently seeking a full-time Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Urology Department.
We are a very busy Urology Out-Patient department covering a wide range of clinics, diagnostic procedures, treatments and local anaesthetic procedures including Perineal Prostate Biopsy and flexible cystoscopy Alongside these you would also run the nurse led Trial Without Catheter Clinics, Flow Clinics, and Catheter Clinics when competent. You will be expected to cover administrative and clerical duties, including writing correspondence to other health professionals. Limited extended roles may be required to support the Urology Nurse Specialists and Urology ACP.
We currently run a 5 day service (Mon- Fri), however future development to a 7 day service is expected in the future so the successful candidate would need to be able to work flexibly
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
The post will incorporate the Staff Nurse role dimensions to support the Urology activity within both the CDC and Urology investigation unit. This will acquire assisting with flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsies but other workload in diagnostic urology will be co-operated in the role will include:o Support nursing and medical colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care in the urology diagnostic and procedure settingso The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior To support the Urology Nurse in charge Nurse/Lead Nurse to monitor the safety and quality of care for In the absence of the Lead Nurse be responsible for the day-to-day management of the To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are.
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
Manage a group of patients throughout the clinic and ensure updated documentation and digital systems.
Working within the Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitation.
Managerial
In the absence of senior colleagues manages the Department on occasions without direct supervision when competent to do so.
Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment.
Work within Clinical Governance Standards and Trust Policies.
Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and reported to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
To be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures.
Comply with Trust Manual Handling Policy.
Education and Training
With the support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse maintains personal and professional development in line with the revalidation requirements.
Participates in the supervision and professional development of Health Care Support Workers and Learner Nurses.
Participate in audits.
Participate in the Trusts Appraisal System.
To take responsibility for own personal development raising any training requirements.
Professional
Ensures that the Lead Nurse is informed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity.
Ensure that revalidation requirements for Registration are adhered to.
Ensures current registration with NMC
Person Specification
experiene and knowledge
Essential
1. oMinimum of 1 year band 5 experience
2. oExperience of working with urology patients in an inpatient outpatient setting.
3. oAble to demonstrate clinical knowledge skills and expertise.
4. oDemonstrates the awareness and impact of clinical governance.
5. oDemonstrates the use of evidence based practice in the implementation of change.
6. oCritical analytical skills
7. oKnowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
8. Evidence of Research or Clinical Audit
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
9. NMC Registered
10. Nursing Degree/ Diploma
Desirable
11. Post graduate qualification/ Evidence of continuous professional development
12. Evidence of teaching/ supporting others
skills and abilities
Essential
13. oAbility to have positive working relationships
14. Effective communication skills
15. Ability to work under pressure
16. Experience of using evidence based practice
17. oEssential nursing skills
personal qualities
Essential
18. oWork in line with Trusts ExCEL values and compact agreement
19. oAn insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
20. oAble to work on own initiative
21. oCommitted to delivering high standards of patient care
22. oDemonstrates a professional and positive attitude
23. oAble to be flexible and adaptable within the team
24. oFriendly, open and empathetic
25. reliable
26. oEnthusiastic, Self-motivated and responsive to change
27. oEvidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
other
Essential
28. oWorking Monday to Friday with some Flexible working weekends
Trust values
Essential
29. all