Band 6 Benign Urology Nurse Specialist

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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Job overview

A Urology Nurse Specialist opportunity has become available in the urology nursing team. We are seeking a motivated, proactive nurse with vision and maturity, and knowledge of urological conditions and their treatments. The successful applicant will be required to work in close collaboration with the Benign Urology and wider Urology Multidisciplinary Team, as well as other health care professionals within the acute and primary care setting.

You should also be an excellent communicator and be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and manage change. You should be willing to learn and be an active member of our team of urology nurses.

We are a supportive team of nurses dedicated to carrying out high standards of care and developing the skills and knowledge of all its team members.

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY:

• The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
• To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
• To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Lead nurse.
• To support the Lead Nurse to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients..
• To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values

Education & Professional Qualifications

• First level registration
• First level degree in nursing

• Evidence of post registration education/ qualification relevant to Urology
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

• Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of experience in conducting quality audits
• Experience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement

• Evidence of skills in managing junior staff

Skills and Atitudes

• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to urology
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
• Able to recruit staff to world class values

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable
• Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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