Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated person to join the urology nursing team. This is a across site post, mainly based at the newly established Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital, which will be a 7 day service with 12 hour days.
The successful applicant will be part of a well-established multi-disciplinary team working closely with the Urology Consultants, junior doctors and other Nurse Specialists across Barts Health
You will be expected to play an active part in supporting the quality of care delivered to benign and cancer patients through clinical practice, nurse led clinics including carrying out diagnostic cystoscopies, intravesical treatments, remote monitoring, education, research and audit.
The post holder will therefore need experience in urological nursing and to acquire substantial knowledge of the subject.
We will provide you with development opportunities and support you within your new role.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as an independent practitioner and with members of the multidisciplinary team, provide advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals on bladder cancer, across both secondary and primary care. The post which will be a 7 day service with 12 hour days, across Barts Health.
The post holder will influence the positive experience of patients and carers living with bladder cancer by working with the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and acting as the patients key worker.
The post holder will promote safe, competent and evidence- based practice, in line with national objectives and within the clinical governance framework.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse
2. Nurse Education qualification
Desirable criteria
3. Degree Qualification in Cancer Related topic, preferably Urological Cancer.
4. Evidence of work towards Masters qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Senior sister experience or CNS experience or at least experience at Band 6 within the specialist area.
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of change management
7. Experience in public speaking.
8. Developing Nurse led clinics
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge in urology and bladder cancer
10. Knowledge of Cancer patient pathways including those of breach dates and timeframes for treatment
11. Knowledge of Cancer patient Experience and ideas of how Barts Health can improve position
12. Experience in counselling techniques
13. Understanding shared governance
14. Clear understanding of clinical governance
Skills
Essential criteria
15. Advanced Communication Skills
16. Ability to work alone and under pressure
17. Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration
18. Presentation Skills (often have to present at MDT)
19. Run nurse lead clinics
Desirable criteria
20. Clinical leadership skills
21. Advanced decision making skills
Attributes
Essential criteria
22. Excellent interpersonal skills.
23. Approachable
24. Excellent communications skills
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
25. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
26. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
27. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
28. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
29. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)