Job overview
The Urology Nurse Specialist (UNS) delivers specialised urology services within the Spinal Injuries Centre, collaborating with Consultant Urologists and Urology Nurse Specialists to enhance patient care. This role involves providing clinical nursing advice, education, and leadership while managing an independent caseload in nurse-led urology clinics. The UNS acts as a clinical expert, offering support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
The UNS ensures patients receive relevant information about their conditions and access to support groups. Working with multi-disciplinary teams, the specialist aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with lifelong conditions and contributes to the development of Urology Services within the Spinal Injuries Centre, facilitating smooth transitions between primary and secondary care.
Additionally, the UNS designs and delivers training programmes for staff and patients, promoting continual improvement in patient care through research and evidence-based practice. Collaborating within the multi-disciplinary team, the UNS ensures optimal care throughout the patient's pathway in Urology and Spinal Cord Injury, addressing the complexities of the patient journey.
Main duties of the job
1. Collaborate with clinical nurse specialists and Consultant Urologists to provide a comprehensive urology service.
2. Serve as a point of contact for medical staff, patients, and carers seeking urological advice.
3. Manage a follow-up caseload in nurse-led urology outpatient clinics.
4. Participate in managing urological waiting and theatre lists for efficient resource allocation.
5. Prevent unnecessary admissions through effective communication with patients, GPs, and Community Nurses.
6. Assess care needs and develop, evaluate, and set standards for care programmes.
7. Ensure continuity of care between hospital and community services.
8. Perform specialist procedures, including catheter changes and managing urinary stomas.
9. Offer specialist advice to other wards and departments regarding Cauda Equina patients.
10. Coordinate treatments and investigations for patients with bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction.
11. Empower patients and carers through holistic assessment, education, and counselling.
12. Develop and maintain nurse-led specialty clinics, including ordering investigations and referrals.
13. Provide knowledgeable support for patients with urinary prostheses.
14. Conduct regular ward rounds with the multi-disciplinary team, documenting interventions.
15. Ensure adherence to infection control policies and safe drug administration.
16. Deliver patient education and in-house training for the multi-disciplinary team.
17. Participate in audits and promote evidence-based practice within the service.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
18. RGN Level one
19. NMC registered
20. To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
21. Continuous professional development
22. Masters or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)
23. Independent Nurse Prescriber or willingness to undertake this study.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
24. Experience in caring for long term patients with spinal cord injuries/ urological conditions requiring support with complex care needs
25. Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
Desirable criteria
26. Specialist training relevant to role: Management/Leadership
Experience
Essential criteria
27. Extensive post registration experience currently in a relevant clinical environment
28. Relevant experience at band 6
29. Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
30. Specialist training relevant to role Managing staff attendance Staff Development /progression Patient safety
Desirable criteria
31. Experience of managing own clinical caseload including outpatient follow-up
32. Academic courses relevant to role
33. Management and leadership Course
34. Academic study
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
35. Job Description (PDF, 264.4KB)
36. Person Specification (PDF, 216.4KB)
37. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
38. Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB)
39. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
40. Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB)
41. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
42. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
43. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
44. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameNicola Booth-KirkJob titleMatronEmail addressnicola.booth1@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2715655Additional information
Applicants can also contact Matthew, Matron's PA, on matthew.morgan7@nhs.net