Do you want to develop your Urology skills and knowledge?

Are you ready to become a nurse specialist delivering nurse led diagnostics and running independent clinics?

Do you significant urology experience at band 6 or above and want to be part of a team who are passionate about the future of urology in Leicester?

We are a dedicated Urology Unit currently offering Monday - Friday out-patients services for Urological patients requiring diagnostic or therapeutic interventions for a variety of Urological conditions.

We offer unique opportunities to undertake training to deliver both Nurse-led services and support Medical colleagues perform out-patient procedures and assessments. We offer full training alongside experienced nurses supported by our highly skilled health care assistants.We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individuals who would thrive on the challenges of these diverse and busy clinics. Our current service delivery includes urodynamic assessments, diagnostic flexible cystoscopy lists, trial without catheter clinics, prostate biopsy clinics, lithotripsy treatment for renal stones, complex catheter clinics, continence and andrology services.

Main duties of the job

The nurse specialist role is diverse and ever expanding. For this role you will be expected to learn and perform independent flexible cystoscopy lists and prostate biopsies after training and assessment. Other roles such as urodynamic assessments, supra pubic catheter changes and participating in the education staff and patients will also be required.

You will be expected to manage your own case load of patients and participate in the day to day activity of the department. You must be able to work on your own initiative, be forward thinking with good prioritization and organisational skills and have the desire to be part of an expanding nursing team who are at the forefront of ever developing Nurse-led services.

Excellent communication skills are key not only to improving your patients experience but also to contribute towards effective teamwork.We are dedicated to invest our time in developing you professionally as an individual. You will have your own personal support through the specialist nurse team and consultant body in order to meet your own development needs.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.
  
• Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advancedclinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role forthe service.
  
• To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within scope of practice advise medical andnursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients requirements, writing arecord in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.
  
• Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families andtheir carers.
  
• Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services inrelation to the speciality.
  
• To maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system, collecting statistical data andwriting reports on a regular basis, and presenting to appropriate forums within and externalto Trust.
  
• Assist with the management of complaints (including being the lead for investigations) review services and assist with Serious Incident (SIs) root cause analysis (RCAs) inconjunction with senior team.

please see job description/person specification for further details on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN with NMC PIN with no restrictions to practice
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• Holds a Masters degree or is working towards one in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• significant Band 6 experience in relevant specialist area
• Excellent Leadership & Change management experience
• Knowledge of National safer surgery Standars

Desirable

• Relevant leadership course ie Leo course RCN Leadership

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate
• Competent in Male & Female catherterisation

Desirable

• Has urology diagnostic skills & experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

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358-6587030-CHU