Band 5 Staff Nurse - Urology Outpatients
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Urology Centre for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team of expert and innovative Urologists, CNSs, nurses, and researchers. This position will help you build knowledge and develop the experience and skills to further your career within Urology. We are a busy unit with a worldwide reputation. In this role, you will support the clinicians, carry out a range of diagnostic procedures, and run nurse-led clinics. We are seeking a nurse with vision and dedication, who has nursing experience with particular expertise in urology. If you are a hard-working, patient-focused, good team player with a professional approach to interdisciplinary working, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures. They will be required to support the team in the smooth running of all clinics and to maintain a safe working environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and teaching junior colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge. About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer, and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities, charitable bodies, and GPs. Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures such as trial without catheter, teaching ISC, administering intra-vesical chemotherapy, and assisting with flexi-cystoscopy. The position requires the post holder to support junior colleagues, mentor students, and be a supportive role model at all times. The post holder will ensure the safety and well-being of service users and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. Please see attached job description for full details. Person Specification
Knowledge
RGN level 1 Evidence of ongoing professional development Knowledge of basic urology procedures, tests, and conditions Leadership course e.g., passport to management Skills
Demonstrates urology expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist care and information delivered to patients and relatives Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information, including dealing with distressed relatives, care of acutely ill & other challenging situations Urethral catheterization of males and females Administration of Intravesical chemotherapy Advanced communication skills (sage and thyme) Knowledge of urodynamics Administration of intravesical treatments for painful bladder + recurring urine infections Supra pubic catheterisation Evidence of teaching ISC Experience
Evidence of knowledge and experience within Urology in an acute setting Evidence of mentoring/SSAP Evidence of leadership - managing unit Evidence of teamwork and working autonomously Evidence of participation in audits, MDT, service improvement Values and Behaviors
Evidence and understanding of Trust values and behaviours Evidence of participation in additional roles e.g., link nurse 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. Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. Inclusive of HCA Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
196-NM12337
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Urology Centre for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team of expert and innovative Urologists, CNSs, nurses, and researchers. This position will help you build knowledge and develop the experience and skills to further your career within Urology. We are a busy unit with a worldwide reputation. In this role, you will support the clinicians, carry out a range of diagnostic procedures, and run nurse-led clinics. We are seeking a nurse with vision and dedication, who has nursing experience with particular expertise in urology. If you are a hard-working, patient-focused, good team player with a professional approach to interdisciplinary working, we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures. They will be required to support the team in the smooth running of all clinics and to maintain a safe working environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and teaching junior colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge. About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer, and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities, charitable bodies, and GPs. Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures such as trial without catheter, teaching ISC, administering intra-vesical chemotherapy, and assisting with flexi-cystoscopy. The position requires the post holder to support junior colleagues, mentor students, and be a supportive role model at all times. The post holder will ensure the safety and well-being of service users and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. Please see attached job description for full details. Person Specification
Knowledge
RGN level 1 Evidence of ongoing professional development Knowledge of basic urology procedures, tests, and conditions Leadership course e.g., passport to management Skills
Demonstrates urology expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist care and information delivered to patients and relatives Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information, including dealing with distressed relatives, care of acutely ill & other challenging situations Urethral catheterization of males and females Administration of Intravesical chemotherapy Advanced communication skills (sage and thyme) Knowledge of urodynamics Administration of intravesical treatments for painful bladder + recurring urine infections Supra pubic catheterisation Evidence of teaching ISC Experience
Evidence of knowledge and experience within Urology in an acute setting Evidence of mentoring/SSAP Evidence of leadership - managing unit Evidence of teamwork and working autonomously Evidence of participation in audits, MDT, service improvement Values and Behaviors
Evidence and understanding of Trust values and behaviours Evidence of participation in additional roles e.g., link nurse 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. Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. Inclusive of HCA Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
196-NM12337
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