The Nottingham Paediatric Urology service has an opportunity for a band 6 clinical nurse specialist to join the team.
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of other specialist nurses to manage and support a caseload of children with complex bladder problems. The post-holder will be based in Nottingham Children's Hospital and will provide care in an in-patient environment, in day case and out-patient areas, and occasionally in the community setting.
In order to be considered for this post you must have experience of paediatric urology nursing, recent acute nursing experience, and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.
Main duties of the job
1. Alongside the multi-professional team manage a caseload of patients requiring assessment and management of paediatric urology conditions.
2. Be a point of contact for families with a child with bladder problems: Provide training, advice and support on catheterisation and bladder management.
3. Be accessible to in-patient teams requiring support with bladder assessment.
4. Undertake investigative procedures to diagnose bladder dysfunction.
About us
Nottingham Children's Hospital is set within the vibrant city of Nottingham known for its many historical sites and lively music scene. The peak district is a stone's throw away and London is 2 hours by train.
The children's hospital is housed within the Queens Medical Centre campus and has 116 inpatient beds across 8 inpatient wards covering all specialties alongside a critical care unit and extensive outpatient departments.
We are the proud recipients of Pathway to Excellence status and our nursing strategy focuses on development, shared governance and well-being. With a successful recruitment programme covering all wards and departments this really is an exciting time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Take direct referrals and autonomously manage patients / clients with undifferentiated or unstable problems.
2. Assess, diagnose, discharge and refer patients / clients within a defined area of competence.
3. Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as a resource for problems and able to clearly present the patients / clients points of view to others. Receive and investigate any complaints received.
4. Ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, and changes implemented and that patients records and documentation are maintained and current.
Person Specification
Communication and relationship
Essential
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills with children, families and health care professionals within and outside of the organisation.
Desirable
* Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
Experience
Essential
* Current acute clinical experience.
* Experience of paediatric urology nursing.
Desirable
* Audit or research within clinical area.
* Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously.
Training and qualification
Essential
* Registered Nurse Child.
* Degree in health related studies.
Desirable
* Post registration bladder and bowel course.
* Ability to catheterise.
Physical skills
Essential
* Ability to travel throughout the EMEESY network.
Desirable
* Car driver with own transport.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Address
Queens Medical Centre Nottingham
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
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