Staff Nurse - Urology Outpatients

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Urology Outpatients.  We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic full time, Band 5, Staff Nurse to join our Urology Outpatients Team.  The Unit provides a friendly environment with a strong emphasis on team work to facilitate the provision of high quality patient care.

The Department is a busy environment with daily Urology Consultant and Nurse Led clinics.  The post will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to excel in a wide range of duties due to the diverse nature of treatments within Urology.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing the smooth running of clinics providing support to both Consultants and Nurse Specialists. You will also be involved in giving and supporting patient treatments.

This can be seen as a developmental role with the possibility to study for a post-graduate Certificate in Urology Practice and various routes for progression within the Service.

The need for Urology Services are increasing within the Organisation, the face of Urology is changing.  You can be part of that journey.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
• Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
• Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
• Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.