Job summary
The Urology Department at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals are looking to recruit a nursing post who has passion commitment to continuously develop our service within a busy acute hospital.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Urology Nurse based in the Urology Centre based at St Peter's hospital.
The purpose of this post is to contribute to an expert specialised service in Urology that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care in keeping with the Trusts core values.
You will be expected to have some surgical nursing experience however full training and support will be provided by our experienced nursing team.
You will be working in collaboration with the Urology Nursing Team and Urology Consultants. Experience will be gained in a diverse range of clinical interventions/investigations in the urological field and full training and developmental support will be provided.
Main duties of the job
This Band 5 position will provide a varied role including overlooking a multifaceted Speciality which includes recovery of post operative patients, the flexible cystoscopy service, urology treatments, lithotripsy and outpatient clinics. The position will also provide training to assist with local template biopsy lists.
If you think that you have these skills including excellent communication and are interested in applying for this post then please contact Terri Hess, Lead Urology Nurse, Shymol Varghese, Ward Manager, ASPH for an informal visit.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of what his role requires please see the attached job description.
The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the main areas of responsibility, however the key areas will be:
To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes
Evidence of consistent and sustained improvements in standards of practice and care in specialised area
Evidence of staff development to meet patients' needs in specialised area of care
Evidence of contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. First level NMC Registered Nurse with some surgical experience
2. Diploma in nursing or equivalent knowledge and skills
Experience
Essential
3. Working on co-ordinating function within multi-disciplinary team
4. Recent evidence of developing nursing practice within clinical setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
5. Ability to communicate effectively within team, interdepartmental and community partners to ensure high standards of care and treatment.
6. Able to provide customer focussed care.
7. Demonstrate honest, reliable and trustworthy behaviours.
8. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness around equality and diversity.