The Nottingham Paediatric Urology service has an opportunity for a band 6 clinical nurse specialist to join the team.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of other specialist nurses to manage and support a caseload of children with complex bladder problems. The post-holder will be based in Nottingham Children's Hospital and will provide care in an in-patient environment, in day case and out-patient areas, and occasionally in the community setting.

In order to be considered for this post you must have experience of paediatric urology nursing, recent acute nursing experience, and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.

Main duties of the job

Alongside the multi-professional team manage a caseload of patients requiring assessment and management of paediatric urology conditions

Be a point of contact for families with a child with bladder problems: Provide training, advice and support on catheterisation and bladder management

Be accessible to in-patient teams requiring support with bladder assessment

Undertake investigative procedures to diagnose bladder dysfunction

About us

Nottingham Children's Hospital is set within the vibrant city of Nottingham known for its many historical sites and lively music scene. The peak district is a stone's throw away and London is 2 hours by train.

The children's hospital is housed within the Queens Medical Centre campus and has 116 inpatient beds across 8 inpatient wards covering all specialties alongside a critical care unit and extensive outpatient departments.

We are the proud recipients of Pathway to Excellence status and our nursing strategy focuses on development, shared governance and well-being. With a successful recruitment programme covering all wards and departments this really is an exciting time to join our team.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take direct referrals and autonomously manage patients / clients with undifferentiated or unstable problems.

Assess, diagnose, discharge and refer patients / clients within a defined area of competence.

Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as a resource for problems and able to clearly present the patients / clients points of view to others. Receive and investigate any complaints received.

Ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, and changes implemented and that patients records and documentation are maintained and current

Person Specification

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills with children, families and health care professionals within and outside of the organisation

Desirable

• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills

Experience

Essential

• Current acute clinical experience
• Experience of paediatric urology nursing

Desirable

• Audit or research withing clinical area
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously

Training and qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse Child
• Degree in health related studies

Desirable

• Post registration bladder and bowel course
• Ability to catheterise

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout the EMEESY network

Desirable

• Car driver with own transport

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre Nottingham

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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