Urology Investigation Suite Staff Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated  Band 5 Staff Nurse with enthusiasm and drive to join our team in the Urology Investigation Suite.  The post is part time working 4  week days a week.

Main duties of the job

The unit is dedicated to carrying out a range of day case outpatient procedures, including endoscopic investigations of the lower urinary tract. This could be simple cystoscopy  for diagnosis or surveillance.  Minor bladder or urethral procedures including LASER ablation of bladder tumours.  We routinely support Diagnostic Nurses and Drs undertaking prostate biopsy procedures.  In addition we run a range of nurse led clinics including intravesical chemotherapy and immunotherapy instillations urodynamics, uroflowmetry, and intermittent self catheterisation teaching, changes of indwelling urethral and suprapubic catheters (full training will be provided).  We also support the Urology Ward, UAU and A&E undertaking a range of emergency procedures.

In the staff nurse role you will support Drs and Clinical Nurse Specialists in clinical activity and manage your own nurse led clinical activity.

Nurses looking for variety in their working day, with high standards of professionalism and care should come and join our team.

We would consider applications from newly qualified nurses as well as those with more experience.  Informal visits are welcome by prior arrangement with Matron Susan Crosby-Jones. The open hours of the department are:   Monday to Friday 0800 to 1700 hours.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.