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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 staff Nurse to join the urology outpatients department at University Hospitals Birmingham, It will be based at QE site. The post is for 22.5 hours per week, working days will be between Monday and Friday.
You will work closely with a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Urological Consultants and Outpatient team.
Applications are invited from nurses who are dynamic and forward thinking, with an interest in developing new skills and have the ability to deliver high quality patient centred care in an outpatient setting.
The Successful candidate will not be required to have urology experience as we will offer a supportive and tailored development program. But urology experience would be desirable.
Please note the interview will be held face to face on 19th July 2023.
Main duties
The main duties of this job will involve delivering care to patients with a range of urology problems. Supporting the consultants, in lithotripsy and urodynamic. Running trial without catheter and flow rate clinics. As well as assisting the clinical nurse specialists.
The post holder will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate person centred evidence based nursing that respects and maintains dignity. They will be responsible for assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
Providing advice via the telephone to support care and triage. Referring patients to district nurses. We are looking for an organised individual for this exciting opportunity, who is able to be self-driven following protocols in clinic.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
- Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
- Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action.
Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Previous/recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months)
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence
- Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
- Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Understanding/experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- Awareness of health and safety issues
Skills & ability
Essential
- Demonstrate achievement of numeracy (including drug administration calculations) and literacy skills. Ability to read / write and speak , receive and understand instructions in English
- Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
- Competent in a range of clinical skills willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required
- Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management and clinical leadership relevant to the practise setting
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
