Job overview
Paediatric Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Fixed Term 12 months Maternity leave cover
We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and committed nurse with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to work with the paediatric urology team under the leadership of the lead clinical nurse specialist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
The role of the urology nurse is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team providing nursing experience and professional leadership within the patient and community setting. To assist in the management of paediatric urology patients delivering holistic, high quality, clinically effective care to patients/ families and carers on the wards, clinic and community settings. To provide information, education and advice for patients, families and other professionals within the clinical speciality.
Main duties of the job
* In conjunction with the urology clinical nurse specialist, undertake assessment of patient’s needs with urology conditions. Negotiate appropriate holistic packages of care to effectively meet these needs and the needs of the family.
* Deliver specialist evidence based care to children with urology conditions under the guidance from the urology clinical nurse specialist.
* To assist in the collation and recording of quantitative and qualitative data that provides evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research.
* Participate in nurse led clinics and services including Uroflow/ bladder scanning/ PTNS (percutaneous Tibia nerve stimulation)/ LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms clinic) and Urodynamics studies under the direction of the urology specialist nurse.
* Undertake treatment/ procedures as required dealing with bodily waste products.
* Provide telephone advice to patient’s and serve as appoint of contact for other professionals.
* Provide support and advice for children with continence issues, their parents/ carers and families.
* Work closely with professionals in primary and secondary care, to plan discharge and ensure high standards across the continuum.
* Undertake continence promotion and comprehensive assessment, where appropriate, for the provision of urology products taking account of health and safety guidelines and relevant trust policies.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* RGN. Paediatric 1st Level or relevant children’s qualification
* Current NMC Registration
* 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or working towards
* Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
* Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
* Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Appropriate post registration experience in nursing and speciality
* Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
* Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
* Experience as preceptor / mentor
Desirable criteria
* Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
* Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Organisation and management skills
* Teaching and presenting
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Ability to problem solve
* Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
* Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
* Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
* Ability to lead a team
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to manage difficult situations
* Able to influence other team members
* Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
* Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
* Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
* Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
* Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
* General good health, aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Innovative
* Collaborative
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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