Staff Nurse Urology Investiagtion Unit

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Main area: Surgery
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 29.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 374-MAR25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59

About our Trust At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others, we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview We are currently looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Urology Investigation Unit at Worthing Hospital on a part-time basis.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the direct clinical care of patients within the urology investigation unit. You will assist with the provision of the outpatient services within the UIU involving clinics and outpatient procedures (e.g., flexible cystoscopy, precision point biopsies, etc.).

You will assist with the most effective use of resources and manpower and participate in the planning and development of the service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship, we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality evidence-based clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community.
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols, and local guidelines.
• Act as a role model communicating in line with Trust values, to patients, carers, and the staff at all times.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge, recognising and working within the limits of your competence.
• Provide assistance to clinicians in urology outpatient procedures.
• Take every opportunity to continue to maintain and develop your own practice.
• Facilitate students and others to develop their competence through supervision, teaching, and role modelling.

Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others, we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure that all planning and delivery of nursing care incorporates the Trust values and Vision, and reflects best evidence-based practice.
• Ensure that all patients have appropriate individualised clinical assessments.
• Ensure that all patients/clients' needs are identified and programmes of care are implemented to meet individual patient and client needs.
• Ensure that best practice in care is delivered.
• Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required.
• Maintain accurate and effective record keeping.
• Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust Policy.
• Work as part of a team ensuring effective communication with all healthcare professionals within the clinical team and across all disciplines.

Person specification Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree level study, Mentorship Module or ENB 998 NVQ Assessor.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Band 5 Role
  Computer Literate
  An understanding of Careflow.
• Proficient with Careflow
  Evidence of Professional development since qualification
  Knowledge of flexible cystoscopes, care, and maintenance.

Clinical experience

• Post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
  Understanding of urological conditions
  Understanding of own Accountability and Responsibilities.
  Aware of Health and Safety issues and Risk Management
  Aware of the importance of effective and rigorous adherence to infection control requirements.
• Previous outpatient experience preferably within urology.
  Knowledge of requirements for patients undergoing flexible cystoscopy procedures.
  Knowledge of requirements for patients undergoing outpatient urological procedures.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  Required to communicate, establish and maintain relationships.
  Motivate, negotiate, persuade, train others, empathise, communicate unpleasant news sensitively and provide counselling and reassurance.
  Ability to demonstrate good communication skills in dealing with difficult situations.
  Ability to communicate with people some with barriers to communication such as deafness, learning disabilities, and potentially vulnerable patients.
• Ability to use own initiative.
  Willing to learn and develop.

Planning and organisational skills

• Able to plan day, organise staff and clinics, delegate & prioritise.

Physical skills

• Advanced level of sensory skills and dexterity of use of the equipment.
  Must be physically able to manage flexible scopes, biopsy specimens, etc.
  Keyboard skills
  Ability to perform manual handling tasks; physical observations
  Skills required to take charge of a clinical area.
  Reliable
  Flexible
  Demonstrates an understanding of the role and assist with patients' personal hygiene.
• Computer literate
  Accurate record keeping
  Keen to develop and learn new skills.

Patient care

• Responsibility for Patient care and maintenance of accurate record keeping.
  Demonstrates patient advocacy at all times
  Keen to develop and learn new skills.
• Recognises the importance of stock control and using all resources effectively.
  Understanding of personal duty of care for stock, equipment, and patient valuables
  Physically able to undertake use and maintenance of relevant equipment.

Human factors

• Ability to assist with checking work.
  Ability to assist with identifying training needs.
  Keen to further develop and learn new skills to support the role.
  To facilitate the teaching of others.
• Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust's Vision of "We Care" by being:
  Kind
  Friendly
  Respectful . click apply for full job details