About this role
Job summary
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.
About us
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. 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.
Job description Job 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 areadvised to submityour 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 fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part ofseekingto 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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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Level 1) Diploma level education or equivalent Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service
Desirable
Post registration qualification in specialty Working towards degree or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
Service development and/ or change management
Training Essential
Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary
Special Knowledge Essential
Current issues in healthcare Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance Understanding of research based practice
Behaviours Essential
Capable of lateral thinking
Skills Essential
Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload IT skills Leadership skills Team player Time management skills Change management skills Organisational skills Managing stress Conflict management
Personal Attributes Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills Innovator Motivator Assertiveness Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York or Scarborough Hospital
York or Scarborough
YO31 8HE
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)