Urology Nurse Practitioner - Enhanced Practitioner

Job overview

This role is only open to applicants that currently work within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS).

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the urology department for a highly motivated and patient-centred individual to join the urology nursing team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the urology medical team in supporting patients on the 'Urology cold site'. They will also provide support to wards or departments for patients whom may require specialist  urological  interventions/treatments.

The candidate will be an effective communicator and be able to work within the multi disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within the existing team to:

• Carry out clinical examination of the patients attending Emergency department or Surgical Assessment Unit, inclusive of physical examination of urology systems. Present findings to the urology consultant of the week, or urology registrar onsite.  •    To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical urological care or advice. To act as a key link between wards/ departments and primary care partners. Ensuring communication across professional boundaries. •    Provide evidence-based care or advice for urology patients referred via ePurple alongside the consultant of the week and senior middle grades. •    Run nurse led follow up clinics, to review patients seen as required. To help admission avoidance.  •    To provide education for HHFT staff and medical students as part of the wider urology team workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.