About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated and dynamic nurse to join the Andrology team. As an Andrology CNS, you will provide a seamless, high-quality service to support patients undergoing surgical intervention for benign andrological conditions and genital cancers. The role involves co-ordinating the patient treatment pathway, working with multidisciplinary teams and running nurse led clinics. You will be working alongside the existing Andrology Cancer CNS, Benign Andrology CNP, Andrology ANP, Lead Uro-Oncology CNS, Andrology consultants and junior doctors within the team to provide a high-quality service for andrology patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
From us you can expect a structured induction, appraisal and personal development plan which will enable you to meet the requirements of the role. A tailored training and professional development package will be put in place to ensure you have the support required to succeed in the role with a range of in-house study days and workshops to help develop your skills and enhance your education. You will be given the opportunity to attend relevant level 7 courses where possible, and will also have the chance to influence change and contribute to the development of new and innovative aspects of this vital service
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Andrology CNS team, you will be expected to:o Demonstrate clinical expertise with a focus on delivery of high-quality care, support and pre/post operative management of patients with genital cancers and benign andrological conditions.o Demonstrate advanced communication and interpersonal skills as well as a collaborative team working attitude.o To perform an effective key role within both cancer and benign MDT's to deliver waiting times targets and pathways communication.o Demonstrate the ability to undertake expert case load management, manage own workload and prioritise the requirements of the service and the role.o Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute to audit processes and undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomeso To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within UCLH and externallyo Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within the specialty
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Academic NMC recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent BSc or working towards completion of a degree Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience in urology or/and uro-oncology.
Desirable
Leadership course Mentorship course Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience Essential
Significant experience within surgical urology/ and or uro-oncology
Desirable
Has run nurse led clinics
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing Time management and organisation skills Ability to cover the service within the team in a flexible positive approach so that leave will not adversely affect patient care and discharge of patients Commitment to own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
Desirable
Experience of clinical supervision
Communication Essential
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable
IT skills Presentation skills
Personal and People Development Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
Self-motivating The ability to manage stressful situations and in turn support others in stressful situations
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH at Westmoreland Street
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)