Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology (CNS) Benign

Main area: Urology CNS

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 885WXH

Site: Whipps Cross University Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 Per Annum Inc

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 20/03/:59

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated person to join the benign urology nursing team.

The successful applicant will be part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team working closely with the Urology Consultants, junior doctors and other nurse specialists within the department.

The successful applicant will be expected to play an active part in supporting and delivering high quality of care to patients with benign urological conditions.

The post-holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the assessment, primary and/or secondary diagnosis, management, and evaluation of treatment/ and/or care for a caseload of patients.

The postholder will have responsibility for providing specialist advice and management for individuals with bladder dysfunction. This will be by direct patient care, providing advice and education to patients as well as advice for carers and healthcare personnel.

The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with urological disease by working with the multi disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patients key worker.

The post holder will promote safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.

If you feel that you have the skills and dedication for this role please contact Stephen Kinghorn or Alexandra Smith

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will therefore need experience in urological nursing and to acquire substantial knowledge of the subject and will be fully supported to achieve this.

We will provide you with development opportunities and support you within your new role.

The post-holder will work as an independent practitioner and with members of the multidisciplinary team, provide advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals on all benign urological conditions, across both secondary and primary care.

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service development to ensure patients have a seamless pathway. Promoting a safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications:

Essential criteria

Minimum 3 year post registration experience in managing patients with urological problems
Experience of collaborating within a multi professional team

Desirable criteria

Performing Benign Urology Clinics
Experience of running nurse-led clinics

Skills

Essential criteria

Basic IT Skills
Advanced Communication Skills
Ability to work alone and under pressure
Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration

Desirable criteria

Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in benign urology conditions
Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance

Desirable criteria

Awareness of current research related to the speciality

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse
ENB 998 or equivalent/ Menorship

Desirable criteria

Evidence of work towards Masters qualification

Attributes

Essential criteria

Excellent interpersonal skills
Approachable
Excellent communications skills