About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist team at UHCW has arisen. Mainly concentrating on all aspects of Urology, the suitable candidate will be expected to participate in many procedures and clinics within the discipline. This is an ideal role for someone's personally development. The clinics covered will be numerous and will include but not limited to TWOCS, ISC, cystectomy care and ward visits. The candidate will be an integral member of the wider Urology MDT workings and with appropriate training and support will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation and education.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, utilising research findings as appropriate Support, advice and teach catheter care for patients with long term indwelling catheters Provide additional assessment and perform uroflometry and bladder scanning for patients. Assist; perform, interpret and plan care of action with specialist investigation such as Urodynamics Study, USS, X-rays and PTNS within their job role expectations Teach patients/carers intermittent self-catheterisation and self-dilatation Provide a one stop assessment for patients referred with trial without a catheter, urinary retention and breaking bad news. Initiate or participate in clinical audit/research projects and urology presentations. Set up new nurse led urology clinics to help patients and Urology Department
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Liaise with the Multi-disciplinary team in providing efficient and effective care meet the needs of the service Ensuring that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with UHCW Trust policy taking appropriate action in emergency situations Able to undertake nurse led continence clinic, PTNS clinic, bladder instillations, TWOC clinic, Lithotripsy, telephone clinics, catheter change clinic and erectile dysfunction clinic would be an advantage.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Skills Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
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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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)