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Registered Nurse - Urology Investigations Unit (UIU)

Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Location
High Wycombe
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Closing date
29 Nov 2023
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated registered nurse to join our friendly Urology Investigations Unit (UIU) outpatient team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their skills and career to become an urology nurse within our outpatient department that specializes in urology diagnostics.

The post holder will be required to deliver high quality care, supporting and assisting the urology team in urological procedures undertaken on the unit.

All training, support and supervision will be given with competencies completed to ensure safe best practise.

Main duties of the job

o To deliver personalised care to the patients and to guide them during their stay on the unit.o To make sure that the patients are prepared for the proposed treatment/investigation.o To deliver diagnostic, clinical and therapeutic care to patients within agreed trust policies/ protocols i.e. running uroflowmetry clinic, assisting the clinicians in flexible cystoscopies / transperineal biopsies etc.o To be responsible for delivering high quality, patient-centered, compassionate care with a focus on promoting health and independence under direct and indirect supervision.o The rightful candidate will promote flexible working, adjusting their practice to the service and patient needs.o The successful applicant will facilitate patients journey in the unit making sure that the care is delivered safely and appropriately.o The rightful candidate will promote flexible working, adjusting their practice to the service and patient needs.o There is a need for close liaison with the staff on the inpatient wards, Day Surgery Unit, Admissions, Outpatients, Theatres, Pharmacy, members of the MDT and Primary Care Team to expedite and facilitate patient-centred care for urology patients.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
  • Complete preceptorship programme
  • Teaching qualification
  • Recognised urethral catheterisation training


Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake in-house trainings to perform urological investigations and treatments


Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working at registered nurse level


Desirable

  • Previous experience of working for surgical or urological department


Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work within team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills


Desirable

  • Good IT skills


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

434-SCC5665856

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