The purpose of the post is to contribute to a specialist urogynaecology nursing service for women with pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction alongside the existing Urogynaecology Nursing staff, Urogynaecology Consultants, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team.

Develop clinical expertise in all aspects of care for urogynaecology patients

Together with the Urogynaecology Consultants and members of the immediate urogynaecology clinical team, effectively co-ordinate and deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area with a view to managing their own nurse-led outpatient (including vaginal pessary, bladder retraining, patient education/catheter care, TWOC, PTNS, bladder instillations, management of prolapse & medication reviews), urodynamic diagnostic clinics & flexible cystoscopies (following appropriate training and assessment) and in collaboration with the urogynaecology team advise on appropriate treatment plan.

Ensure a positive impact on the experience of patients and carers

Develop evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities:

Work alongside the Urogynaecology consultants and immediate members of the Urogynaecology team to

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support to women across Urogynaecology Nursing Services, ensuring that the provision of excellent evidence-based nursing care is maintained.

Identify changing health care needs at all stages of pelvic floor and bladder dysfunction, liaising as necessary with other members of the healthcare team

Support a client case-load, ensuring continuity of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care, from point of referral through to conservative treatment and/or post-operative management and discharge.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities:

Delivery of Trust/department objectives and business plans

Daily organisation of service/ patient caseload

Documentation

Data collection and monitoring

Human resources and recruitment

Staff appraisal

Supervision and mentorship

Induction

Monitoring of service

Service development

Complaints handling/monitoring

Professional responsibilities:

Professional standards and codes of conduct

Mandatory training

Training records

Education and development responsibilities:

Maintain own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with recognised revalidation process.

Maintain own personal and professional development including in areas specific to urogynaecology, attending mandatory study sessions as required.

Maintain and update Trust mandatory training as appropriate.

Maintain and expand knowledge base in respect of on-going developments and best practice in urogynaecology. This will include acquiring and/or maintaining:

o own continuous certification and accreditation in urodynamics with the United Kingdom Continence Society (UKCS)

o specialist knowledge and care of women with a vaginal pessary device for pelvic organ prolapse

o knowledge and care of women undergoing outpatient procedures (flexible cystoscopy, Botox, Bulkamid)

Assist and maintain evidence-based quality standards that are regularly audited and participate in appropriate changes in practice.

Provide written health information for patients with specialist urogynaecology conditions including disease, investigation, treatment, management and on-going care.

Provide education and support for visiting junior doctors and nurses within the Trust and Care Commissioning Group, community staff that care for specialist urogynaecology patients through evidence-based practice.

Contribute to informal and formal teaching of all visiting staff e.g. nurses, GP trainees, specialist registrars, midwives through evidence-based practice.

Ensure user involvement in the development of urogynaecology specialist services through the use of surveys, audit and attendance at relevant meetings

Provide patients and their carers, with information and advice associated with specialist urogynaecology diagnosis and treatment, ensuring the best level of understanding and self-care as appropriate.

Act as a mentor for students and other junior staff ensuring learning is appropriate with education needs

Present cases at multidisciplinary team meetings taking full advantage of the opportunity of learning outcomes

Service improvement:

Assist in the collection of PROMs to evaluate services and involvement of FFT to evaluate and develop nurse led and urogynae services.

Support the urogynaecology service in the continuing operational and strategic development of specialist services within Urogynaecology. This includes out-patient flexible cystoscopy and associated treatments (BOTOX, urethral bulking) and SNS/PTNS.

Assist in the continuing development of the urogynaecology service and the implementation of the NICE guidelines on women with urinary incontinence, best practice in urodynamics and RCOG/ BSUG guidelines.

Disseminate patient data including post-operative findings through the national urogynaecology BSUG database to present a performance audit within the department.

Support the unit on obtaining and maintaining unit accreditation for Urogynaecology (BSUG).

Initiate and participate in management of change to broaden activities, standards and communication links through Acute Trust and Primary Care.

Actively contribute to any relevant initiatives within the directorate and provide support to senior colleagues and matron.

Utilise and maintain information systems to aid required audit and to provide regular activity analysis reports.

Contribute to effective and efficient working to ensure a good quality patient experience.

Manage and participate in specific projects as required.

General responsibilities

Patient Experience

Staff should ensure that they always put the patient at the heart of everything they do. All staff will strive to create a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients/service users care journey

Trust Policies and Procedures

To adhere to the Trusts agreed policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunities

To promote and develop the equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy

Confidentiality

To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, Patient and Staff or other agencies

Quality

To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate/ develop clinical governance within sphere of responsibility.

Infection Control

All Trust employees are required to be familiar with, and comply with, Trust polices and guidelines for infection control and hand hygiene in order to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.

For clinical staff with direct patient contact, this will include the uniform and dress code policy, the use of personal protective equipment guidance, the guidance on aseptic techniques and the safe handling and disposal of sharps.

All staff are required to attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing healthcare-associated infections.

Health and Safety

To share responsibility for abiding by health and safety policies and regulations, infection prevention and control policies and act in accordance with the Risk Management Policy.

Sustainability

It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust's environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• First level Registered General Nurse
• First degree or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further personal professional development / training
• Post basic qualification in an area relevant to gynaecology and/or urology continence

Desirable

• Specialist urogynaecology nursing qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
• Ability to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs recognise their needs and preferences
• Ability to provide a customer focussed service
• Clinical management skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Communication/ interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of NHS Constitution
• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
• Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives
• Interest in urogynaecology nursing

Desirable

• Recognised Urodynamics course

Experience

Essential

• Should have demonstrable experience in set area or associated area
• Knowledge, skills and competency gained through a minimum of 3 years of experience working at senior nurse level
• Exposure to either urology, continence or gynaecology nursing
• Evidence of teaching experience

Desirable

• Urogynaecology Nursing
• Continuity of care, taking responsibility and managing patients at different time points through their journey
• Evidence of developing nursing practice within a clinical outpatient setting
• Experience in implementing policy and procedures.
• Management of Vaginal pessary devices
• Urodynamic testing

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Always puts patients first
• Customer service focus
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
• Takes pride in their work and their team
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Respects, values and cares for others
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity
• Ability to travel across sites

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital / Queen Mary's Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

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