Job summary Urology outpatients is a small dynamic team that provide care for patients with varied urological concerns including diagnostics, andrology, endo urology, functional urology, cancer services.
We are a tertiary referral center for urology in the South West.
We provide urology services at the main Southmead Hospital site and in Weston Super Mare hospital site.Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols/policies and within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate remit.You will have the opportunity to assist with research, assist with new procedures and become a competent practitioner that manage their own clinics.
We aim to provide high quality patient centered care for all our patients.The successful candidate will be:- Dynamic individual who is able to work flexible to cover all clinicsCarry out direct patient care without direct supervision, in accordance with established procedures and policies.A resilient team player able to work effectively within a team in a busy environmentSupports colleagues to provide the best care for the patients.Passionate and empathetic with patients .Keen interest in Urology.
Main duties of the job At NBT we commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
Participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care.Contribute towards the health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advise as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.Treat patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleaguesSupport patients to manage continence and teach pelvic floor exercises and catheter care.Prepare and support patients prior to, during and following healthcare activities flexible cystoscopies.Support and assist urology clinics flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsy.Carry out direct patient care without direct supervision Trial without catheter clinic, Flows clinic, clean intermittent catheterisation, catheter change, telephone clinics.Obtain Specimens and Undertake Point of Care testing and act on results.Undertake dressingsUndertake venepuncture and cannulationAnswer phone calls and provide advice re health needs or appointments.Book appointments and print clinic lists and appointment letters.
About us Urology Outpatients and Diagnostics is a small, dynamic team of nurses who not only run clinician-led clinics but also a large amount of Nurse-led activity in this Outpatient department.
We work alongside a much wider and growing multi disciplinary team including scientists and radiographers.We predominantly care for patients with urology conditions this include continence, urinary tract symptoms and infections, cancer of prostate, testicular, penile and bladder.
Pre and post operative education and support for patient having urological procedures.
We offer lithotripsy for kidney and uretic stones, changes of complex catheters, Catheter removal(TWOC), erectile dysfunction, diagnostic procedures such as flexible cystoscopies and prostate biopsy's, urodynamics including video Urodynamics and urinary flows.
Bladder installations for bladder cancer , urinary tract infection and bladder pain.
We participate in clinical trials and research.
Job description Job responsibilities After a period of training and supervision if required, you will be expected to: To assist with flexible cystoscopies including stent removal, catheter change, TULA laser and other procedures.To carry out flows clinic and TWOC (trial without catheter) clinic autonomously.Enhanced recovery education clinic and telephone follow-up calls post patient discharge.Assist practitioners with Prostate Biopsy clinics.To carry out catheter change clinic including urethral and suprapubic changes with minimal support.To carry out CIC (intermittent clean-catheterisation) teaching and follow up calls.Carry out pre and post procedural telephone clinics.Confident to work independently and as part of the team.
See attached Job description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification education and training Essential Higher Apprenticeship in Health Level 5 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice or Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing or a recognised equivalent course Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent Evidence of full time education achievements Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development work experience Essential Experience of working in a health or social care setting at Band 4 level Be able to work as a member of a team and provide direction to lower band staff Experience of time management skills and prioritising work Desirable Experience of teaching/training individuals knowledge skills and abilities Essential Problem solving skills Good communication skills both written and verbal Committed to providing high quality patient care personal qualities Essential Demonstrates calm, caring patient manner Enthusiasm and commitment to working within healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role Flexible and adaptable to change