An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist role in Andrology based at Charing Cross Hospital in Fulham. The benign Urology department comprises many different sub-specialties focused on the diagnosis and treatment of non-malignant urological conditions. This includes surgical andrology, Endourology (stones and male LUTS) and functional urology. The post holder will deliver specialist high quality care to patients with conditions relating to erectile dysfunction, running clinics and collaborating with consultant urologists.

You will be expected to demonstrate a high level of skill in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy. The post-holder will also play a key role in educating non-specialist staff and patients in this specialty and will therefore be expected to demonstrate experience and innovation in teaching.

The post-holder will be provided with extensive development opportunities to develop into the role of senior clinical nurse specialist and to develop skills and competencies to undertake nurse-led and advanced practice in the future

Main duties of the job

• Review of patients in clinic post-surgery
• The coordination and management of effective MDT's and follow up outcome
• The facilitation and running of seminars for prostate cancer ED patients.
• The facilitation and running of teaching sessions for nurses within the Division.
• Pre-operative preparation for patients
• Conducting vac pump clinics for patients with erectile dysfunction.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Job description

Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree in Nursing or other relevant subject
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
• Post graduate qualification in Urology

Desirable

• Educated to or working towards master's level qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experience Urology nursing
• Management of staff and a service
• Proven achievement at band 7 level
• Active Participation in development initiatives,

Desirable

• Project management
• Publications and Presentations
• Experience as specialist nurse

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Leadership skills
• Developing relevant clinical expertise
• Formal and informal teaching experience
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Counselling skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

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