Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has come up for a Band 5 Urology Nurse working out of Epsom Hospital's Urology Centre. We are looking to fill a nursing position with someone who is passionate about and committed to improving our service in a busy acute hospital.
By upholding high standards of clinical practice and care that are consistent with the Trust's core values, the goal of this position is to contribute to a competent, specialised Urology service that has a positive impact on the experiences of patients and carers.
Although our skilled nursing staff will give you thorough training and assistance, some surgical nursing experience is needed.
You will work alongside the Urology Nursing Team and Urology Consultants. Experience will be gained in a variety of therapeutic interventions/investigations in the urology sector, as well as comprehensive training and development assistance.
If you think that you have these skills including excellent communication and are interested in applying for this post then please contact: Joanna Cooper, Urology Lead Nurse, for an informal visit via email: joanna.cooper5@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
This Band 5 post will involve overseeing a multifarious Specialty that encompasses flexible cystoscopy, urological therapies, lithotripsy, and outpatient clinics. The position will also provide training to assist with local template biopsy lists.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN
Experience
* Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues
* Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Knowledge and Skill
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload
* Ability to work well within a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £32,720 to £39,769 a year inclusive of HCAS
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