Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within our state of the art Urology Centre for a permanent Band 5 Staff Nurse position. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual that would enjoy working in an exciting and challenging environment. You will help provide excellent, evidence-based care for all of our service users, whether they are attending for Brachytherapy in our theatre, a flexible cystoscopy or prostate biopsy in one of our treatment suites, or an Outpatient appointment in our consultation rooms. Previous experience within a Urology environment would be an advantage, although opportunities for personal and professional development within the role are available. Please feel free to contact us to arrange for an informal visit or telephone for more information: Main duties of the job To act as a lead and mentor for staff; supporting them in their development. To run clinics, assist with urological procedures and treatments, effectively ensuring a productive outpatient environment. The role involves the management of quality, clinical care, and advocacy for the patient experience, effective management of resources and appropriate deployment of junior staff. To provide a high standard of individualised patient care to all patients attending the Stokes Centre for Urology, at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. To ensure that care is evidence based and patient centred. The post holder will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service within the Urology Centre areas including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training. The post holder will be a resource nurse for the area and will act as a link in promoting an integrated specialist service. The post holder will develop elements of nurse led practice within the Urology Centre. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-AR-EMF17799 Job locations The Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full job description & person specification To adhered to the main standards of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy and good customer care. To provide care, support and clinical function to all patients within the Urology Centre areas Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with the other members of the team. Promote a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for both team members and patients. Be courteous, helpful and supportive to patients at all times. To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate, coordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards. To be involved with the systems and processes to ensure the 18 week pathway is maintained to the agreed standard. You will be expected to record accurate data in accordance with the requirements for the service and your clinical procedures and work. To ensure that the following standards are met and promoted within the Urology Centre areas: - Respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs - Information to relatives and friends about the progress of treatment subject to the patients wishes - Confidentiality To be a patient advocate and provide support for patients medical, social and psychological needs whilst attending the Urology Centre areas. To be aware of the Urology Centre nursing budget in order to achieve a safe and cost-effective service within the constraints of the agreed budget. To ensure care provided is evidence based and in line with the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines as required and that they are given adequate supervision and support. To be required to use any computer system purchased by the Trust providing appropriate training given. To set an example of professional work and behaviour, including maintaining punctuality, good attendance and commitment to the department. You may also be frequently required to take charge of the Urology Centre area. To ensure that you are familiar with the Trusts policies and procedures and introduce staff to them as required. To be a role model to junior staff and provide leadership ability when necessary To continue to develop clinical and professional knowledge and be aware of your own training needs. Attend professional updates and mandatory training as dictated by the Trust and the NMC. To work to the competencies/objectives expected of a Band 5 Registered Nurse To assist with Band 2 performance appraisals To assist the Urology Centre Charge Nurse/Sister in the management of Personnel issues as appropriate To contribute in the clinical governance and quality activity in conjunction with the Appointment Centre and Reception Teams, including: - Maintaining accurate documentation including clinic outcome sheets, nursing notes and records - Incident reporting and preparation of accurate statements as required - Undertaking audits as required - Participating in research as required - Understanding the complaints procedure - Practice Development Contribute and lead where appropriate Urology Centre teaching sessions and be involved in producing a teaching resource file Be responsible as part of the team to manage, co-ordinate a high quality of patient information. Promote and participate in health education. In conjunction with the Urology Centre Charge Nurse/Sister develop expertise in a nursing field relevant to the clinical setting, providing education and development for others i.e. pain management, tissue viability etc. To support HCAs undertaking their NVQs acting as an assessor. Supporting staff undertaking post registration education. Act as mentor to pre-registration students ensuring the promotion of a good learning environment Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full job description & person specification To adhered to the main standards of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy and good customer care. To provide care, support and clinical function to all patients within the Urology Centre areas Ensure effective communication and interpersonal skills with the other members of the team. Promote a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for both team members and patients. Be courteous, helpful and supportive to patients at all times. To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate, coordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards. To be involved with the systems and processes to ensure the 18 week pathway is maintained to the agreed standard. You will be expected to record accurate data in accordance with the requirements for the service and your clinical procedures and work. To ensure that the following standards are met and promoted within the Urology Centre areas: - Respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs - Information to relatives and friends about the progress of treatment subject to the patients wishes - Confidentiality To be a patient advocate and provide support for patients medical, social and psychological needs whilst attending the Urology Centre areas. To be aware of the Urology Centre nursing budget in order to achieve a safe and cost-effective service within the constraints of the agreed budget. To ensure care provided is evidence based and in line with the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines as required and that they are given adequate supervision and support. To be required to use any computer system purchased by the Trust providing appropriate training given. To set an example of professional work and behaviour, including maintaining punctuality, good attendance and commitment to the department. You may also be frequently required to take charge of the Urology Centre area. To ensure that you are familiar with the Trusts policies and procedures and introduce staff to them as required. To be a role model to junior staff and provide leadership ability when necessary To continue to develop clinical and professional knowledge and be aware of your own training needs. Attend professional updates and mandatory training as dictated by the Trust and the NMC. To work to the competencies/objectives expected of a Band 5 Registered Nurse To assist with Band 2 performance appraisals To assist the Urology Centre Charge Nurse/Sister in the management of Personnel issues as appropriate To contribute in the clinical governance and quality activity in conjunction with the Appointment Centre and Reception Teams, including: - Maintaining accurate documentation including clinic outcome sheets, nursing notes and records - Incident reporting and preparation of accurate statements as required - Undertaking audits as required - Participating in research as required - Understanding the complaints procedure - Practice Development Contribute and lead where appropriate Urology Centre teaching sessions and be involved in producing a teaching resource file Be responsible as part of the team to manage, co-ordinate a high quality of patient information. Promote and participate in health education. In conjunction with the Urology Centre Charge Nurse/Sister develop expertise in a nursing field relevant to the clinical setting, providing education and development for others i.e. pain management, tissue viability etc. To support HCAs undertaking their NVQs acting as an assessor. Supporting staff undertaking post registration education. Act as mentor to pre-registration students ensuring the promotion of a good learning environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold a nursing accreditation (NMC PIN) Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance /CQC/and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Desirable Knowledge of specialist OPD area. Skills and Capabilities Essential Knowledge of what kind of information they are dealing with - conflicting/controversial/sensitive and how they will have to deal with it Planning Skills Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long term timeframes. Depending upon the role and its seniority, this will vary. Taking decisions and to what level. Autonomy/Freedom to Act/compliance with the policies Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales Equality and Diversity; needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold a nursing accreditation (NMC PIN) Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance /CQC/and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Desirable Knowledge of specialist OPD area. Skills and Capabilities Essential Knowledge of what kind of information they are dealing with - conflicting/controversial/sensitive and how they will have to deal with it Planning Skills Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long term timeframes. Depending upon the role and its seniority, this will vary. Taking decisions and to what level. Autonomy/Freedom to Act/compliance with the policies Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales Equality and Diversity; needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)