This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic RGN to develop their career in the Urology Department. We are seeking to appoint a Band 6 motivated nurse to work within the Urology Outpatient department.
The successful candidate will assist with the management of the department on a day-to-day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the Manager.
You will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care.
Support the Band 7 in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance.
Support the Band 7 in running the Urology outpatient department.
Main duties of the job
Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme. Support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused. Provide expert clinical advice to team members, and act as a credible clinical expert. Communicate sensitive information to patients and families in relation to their medical condition, requiring persuasive and reassurance skills as some patients may have barriers to understanding. Assess and interpret acute and patient conditions, taking appropriate action. Recognise and manage acutely unwell and complex patients that may need referral to inpatient services. Assist and prepare for common invasive procedures:
Take bloods Perform bladder chemotherapy Teach patients to intermittently self-catheterise Prep and assist in biopsies and cystoscopies Perform complicated catheterisations Perform supra pubic catheter changes
Undertake nurse-led clinics. Identify abnormalities in diagnostic tests and blood results. Ensure the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
Demonstrate knowledge of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment. Ability to act on own initiative and direct own work. Flexible approach and ability to work across professional boundaries.
Education and Training
Essential
NMC registration, Registered 1st Level Nurse, 1st Degree relevant to nursing. Supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training, CPD to Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
Desirable
Experience of management (staff and resources). Teaching & assessing or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development. ILS.
Experience
Essential
Relevant post-registration experience, including relevant experience at Band 5. Ability to assess, plan, implement & evaluate care. Able to meet patient's physical & psychological needs. Able to recognise situations detrimental to health. Able to maintain highest standards of care and produce documentation to highest standards.
Desirable
Aware of the process of effective change management.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
Audit I.T. Skills and ability to be creative and innovative. Organised and methodical. A high level of written and verbal communication skills. Multidisciplinary working and ability to work in partnership with senior colleagues and part of a team. Ability to sensitively and appropriately influence others. An awareness of the need to focus on continuous quality improvement. An awareness of patient care pathways. Able to deal with aggressive patients/relatives/staff situations and possess skills to de-escalate. Willingness to develop autonomous and accountable practice.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh. Robust management of incident reporting and pro-active action planning. Understanding of Clinical Governance frameworks. Counselling skills.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Urology Outpatient Department Royal Gwent Hospital Newport NP20 2UB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
040-NMR018-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The successful candidate will assist with the management of the department on a day-to-day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the Manager.
You will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care.
Support the Band 7 in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance.
Support the Band 7 in running the Urology outpatient department.
Main duties of the job
Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme. Support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused. Provide expert clinical advice to team members, and act as a credible clinical expert. Communicate sensitive information to patients and families in relation to their medical condition, requiring persuasive and reassurance skills as some patients may have barriers to understanding. Assess and interpret acute and patient conditions, taking appropriate action. Recognise and manage acutely unwell and complex patients that may need referral to inpatient services. Assist and prepare for common invasive procedures:
Take bloods Perform bladder chemotherapy Teach patients to intermittently self-catheterise Prep and assist in biopsies and cystoscopies Perform complicated catheterisations Perform supra pubic catheter changes
Undertake nurse-led clinics. Identify abnormalities in diagnostic tests and blood results. Ensure the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
Demonstrate knowledge of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment. Ability to act on own initiative and direct own work. Flexible approach and ability to work across professional boundaries.
Education and Training
Essential
NMC registration, Registered 1st Level Nurse, 1st Degree relevant to nursing. Supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training, CPD to Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
Desirable
Experience of management (staff and resources). Teaching & assessing or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development. ILS.
Experience
Essential
Relevant post-registration experience, including relevant experience at Band 5. Ability to assess, plan, implement & evaluate care. Able to meet patient's physical & psychological needs. Able to recognise situations detrimental to health. Able to maintain highest standards of care and produce documentation to highest standards.
Desirable
Aware of the process of effective change management.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
Audit I.T. Skills and ability to be creative and innovative. Organised and methodical. A high level of written and verbal communication skills. Multidisciplinary working and ability to work in partnership with senior colleagues and part of a team. Ability to sensitively and appropriately influence others. An awareness of the need to focus on continuous quality improvement. An awareness of patient care pathways. Able to deal with aggressive patients/relatives/staff situations and possess skills to de-escalate. Willingness to develop autonomous and accountable practice.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh. Robust management of incident reporting and pro-active action planning. Understanding of Clinical Governance frameworks. Counselling skills.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Urology Outpatient Department Royal Gwent Hospital Newport NP20 2UB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
040-NMR018-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
