Job summary
To triage all Urgent Suspected Cancer GP referrals into the Urology service and conduct telephone assessments or face to face assessments as appropriate to determine further investigations required in collaboration with the Consultant team.
To ensure that patients requiring a Consultant outpatient appointment are seen
Work closely with the Urology Early Diagnosis Support Worker to minimize delays and ensure that all suspected urology cancer patients experience the same level of care and have the same chance of receiving a definitive diagnosis or exclusion of a urology cancer in line with the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge and advice to clinical colleagues, patients and carers / relatives.
Evaluate service delivery, identify areas of improvement and initiate change.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, make recommendations regarding supplies and equipment.
Effectively manage time and caseload in order to address the needs of a changing and developing service, planning and organising a broad range of activities.
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
To co-ordinate and review the urology service to ensure a safe a cost effective service.
To produce and implement policies and guidance in line with evidence based practice in urology
Identify potential areas for service improvement.
Participate in the production of reports of progress and report to relevant Trust committees.
Provide representation at meetings where appropriate.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient needs, plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate care delivery according to diagnosis.
Perform skills in assessment and / or diagnosis and/or treatment.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information to the MDT, maintaining accurate patient records.
Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development of services.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and services to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and professionals across health and social services, providing and receiving complex and sensitive information.
To provide specialist advice to urology patients, relatives and other multidisciplinary team members.
To act as a specialist resource for the management of urology patients in primary and secondary care settings
Be an initial point of contact for Primary Care queries.
Recognise and respect the cultural and spiritual needs of others, as well as ensuring that the service is fully accessible to those with additional needs or requirements after considering equality impact assessments.
Communication of highly sensitive information and knowledgeably discuss all options along the pathway. Where appropriate, act as advocate to enable the patient to undertake informed decision making.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Current Specialist Urology Experience
2. Experience of service and development
3. RGN Adult
Desirable
4. Broad Range of Clinical Experience
5. Experience of planning and completeing
6. Ability to lead and develop individuals and a team
Clinical
Essential
7. RGN Adult
8. Educated to degree level or working as equivalent
9. Experience of working within Urology Field
Desirable
10. Clear evidence of CPD
Qualifications
Essential
11. RGN Adult
12. Educated to or working at a degree level
13. Experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
14. Experience of working within urology field
15. Evidence of CPD
16. Evidence of completing audit and research