Job overview
Are you passionate about providing excellent standards of care in an interesting and rewarding specialist nursing role?
The Benign Urology Nurse Specialist team have an exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated & enthusiastic individual to the role of Benign Urology Nurse Specialist.
There will be a strong development component to this role so training will be provided in line with the needs of the post-holder and changing demands of the service. Activities will include assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), Urodynamic assessment and the management of common bladder conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please note this role involves cross-site working; however, your main base will be either York or Scarborough. Please clearly state in your application which base you wish to be considered for.
Main duties of the job
You will join our highly motivated, friendly and supportive specialist nursing team to deliver effective, timely and person-centred care for patients referred to urology with LUTS and continence issues. You will be trained to provide your own LUTS assessment service and urodynamic clinics in addition to follow up services. Initial training will be provided at Malton Hospital and York Hospital. Following on from this you will be required to deliver services across all hospital sites including Scarborough Hospital and Bridlington Hospital, with a strong element of this work being at your nominated work base site as services develop.
The successful candidate should have an interest in urology and be an efficient and effective communicator with all staff, patients, and visitors. They will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills under the direction of the Urology Lead Nurse and in conjunction with the Urology Consultants and existing Benign Urology Nurse Specialists. They should also be able to identify and respond to patient queries and issues in a sensitive and competent manner. Some experience (or understanding) of urological and continence nursing is desirable but a keen willingness to learn is essential.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Working for our organisation
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse (Level 1)
9. Diploma level education or equivalent
10. Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
11. Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
12. Post registration qualification in specialty
13. Working towards degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality
15. Audit & Standard setting
Desirable criteria
16. Service development and/ or change management
Training
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of continued professional development
18. Willing to undergo training as necessary
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
19. Current issues in healthcare
20. Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
21. Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance
22. Understanding of research based practice
Behaviours
Essential criteria
23. Capable of lateral thinking
Skills
Essential criteria
24. Excellent written and verbal skills
25. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
26. IT skills
27. Leadership skills
28. Team player
29. Time management skills
30. Change management skills
31. Organisational skills
32. Managing stress
33. Conflict management
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
34. Excellent interpersonal skills
35. Innovator
36. Motivator
37. Assertiveness
38. Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking