The purpose of the post is to contribute to a specialist urogynaecology nursing service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction alongside the existing Urogynaecology Nursing staff, Urogynaecology Consultants, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team.
Develop clinical expertise in all aspects of care for urogynaecology patients.
Together with the Urogynaecology Consultants and members of the immediate urogynaecology clinical team, effectively co-ordinate and deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area with a view to managing their own nurse-led outpatient (including vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, patient education/catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, management of prolapse & medication reviews), urodynamic diagnostic clinics & flexible cystoscopies (following appropriate training and assessment) and in collaboration with the urogynaecology team advise on appropriate treatment plan.
Ensure a positive impact on the experience of patients and carers.
Develop evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:
1. Work alongside the Urogynaecology consultants and immediate members of the Urogynaecology team to provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support to women across Urogynaecology Nursing Services, ensuring that the provision of excellent evidence-based nursing care is maintained.
2. Identify changing health care needs at all stages of pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction, liaising as necessary with other members of the healthcare team.
3. Support a client case-load, ensuring continuity of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care, from point of referral through to conservative treatment and/or post-operative management and discharge.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities:
1. Delivery of Trust/department objectives and business plans.
2. Daily organisation of service/patient caseload.
3. Documentation.
4. Data collection and monitoring.
5. Human resources and recruitment.
6. Staff appraisal.
7. Supervision and mentorship.
8. Induction.
9. Monitoring of service.
10. Service development.
11. Complaints handling/monitoring.
Professional responsibilities:
1. Professional standards and codes of conduct.
2. Mandatory training.
3. Training records.
Education and development responsibilities:
1. Maintain own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with recognised revalidation process.
2. Maintain own personal and professional development including in areas specific to urogynaecology, attending mandatory study sessions as required.
3. Maintain and update Trust mandatory training as appropriate.
4. Maintain and expand knowledge base in respect of ongoing developments and best practice in urogynaecology.
Service improvement:
1. Assist in the collection of PROMs to evaluate services and involvement of FFT to evaluate and develop nurse led and urogynae services.
2. Support the urogynaecology service in the continuing operational and strategic development of specialist services within Urogynaecology.
General responsibilities:
1. Patient Experience: Staff should ensure that they always put the patient at the heart of everything they do.
2. Trust Policies and Procedures: To adhere to the Trust's agreed policies and procedures.
3. Equal Opportunities: To promote and develop the equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
* First level Registered General Nurse.
* First degree or equivalent.
* Willingness to undertake further personal professional development/training.
* Post basic qualification in an area relevant to gynaecology and/or urology continence.
Desirable
* Specialist urogynaecology nursing qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role.
* Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role.
* Ability to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs.
* Ability to provide a customer focused service.
* Clinical management skills.
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
* Communication/interpersonal skills.
* Computer literacy.
* Knowledge of NHS Constitution.
* Trust vision, values and strategic objectives.
* Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives.
* Interest in urogynaecology nursing.
Desirable
* Recognised Urodynamics course.
Experience
Essential
* Should have demonstrable experience in set area or associated area.
* Knowledge, skills and competency gained through a minimum of 3 years of experience working at senior nurse level.
* Exposure to either urology, continence or gynaecology nursing.
* Evidence of teaching experience.
Desirable
* Urogynaecology Nursing.
* Continuity of care, taking responsibility and managing patients at different time points through their journey.
* Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting.
* Experience in implementing policy and procedures.
* Management of Vaginal pessary devices.
* Urodynamic testing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Always puts patients first.
* Customer service focus.
* Willing and able to take personal responsibility.
* Demonstrates passion for excellence.
* Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered.
* Takes pride in their work and their team.
* Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
* Respects, values and cares for others.
* Supports learning and development of self and others.
* Supports and promotes equality and diversity.
* Ability to travel across sites.
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital / Queen Mary's Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA #J-18808-Ljbffr