Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Our Cancer Directorate is inviting applications from healthcare support workers who are interested in joining the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists in benign Urology. This job is a full-time post to support our nurse-led Trial with out Catheter clinics (TWOC) and other urology clinical workloads such as Urodynamic and Video Urodynamics clinic.
You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team that provides surgical treatment to people with urological conditions. You will be influencing the care that they receive; attending clinics and supporting clinic staff as they implement services. You will also be supporting some of the urology patients on the ward, who are on the Enhanced recovery programme. You will be working closely with the consultant team and specialist nurses in urology.
You will provide support to the specialist nursing team to deliver the highest levels of safe and effective care and a positive patient experience.
We are committed to career progression and the well-being of our staff. You will be offered mentorship.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To support nurses in the specialist nursing team in nurse-led clinics.
2. To assist specialist nurses and the consultant team in urology procedure clinics.
3. Support the specialist nursing team in managing patient messages on telephone and My chart.
4. Liaising with other hospitals to obtain results and reports for patients where needed to avoid delays.
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health-related subject
* 4 GCSEs or equivalent
* Working towards foundation degree or equivalent
Experience
* To have worked within an acute hospital setting
* Assisting with surgical procedures
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience in working in outpatient settings or urology outpatient clinics
* Competency in Bladder scanning/Willingness to undertake training
* Experience in supporting patients with indwelling catheters
Knowledge
* Demonstrate awareness of the needs of patients with Catheters
* Understanding of the anxiety, distress, and confusion of some patients and relatives
* Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others' competence
* Awareness of National priorities and initiatives
Skills
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
* Well-developed interpersonal skills - able to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff, patients, and relatives
* Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload
* Able to work autonomously with support
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Evidence of clinical competencies. Able to think laterally to find solutions to problems
* Computer literate
* Familiar with EPIC system
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors, and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
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.
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