Urology Triage nurse
Posted 13 hours 39 minutes ago by NHS
Post available 1 x 37.5 hours and 1 x 24 hours.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse to join our very dynamic and friendly team based in the Urology department at Queens Hospital Burton on Trent. To apply for this post, you should ideally have previous experience in Urology nursing.
As a specialist nurse you will possess the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, supporting the care of Uro/oncology patients across the trust and liaising with primary care colleagues. You will work closely with other members of the specialist multidisciplinary team and therefore require excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the jobYou will be expected to participate in the MDT meetings and develop your skills and knowledge to assist in the management of patients attending for various Uro/oncology appointments including cancer results, Stable prostate cancer follow, Local anaesthetic prostate biopsy, Triage of Urology patients which will include the ordering of relevant investigations.
Closing Date of Applications-27th January 2025
Interview Date-10th February 2025
About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return, we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB; this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification Communication- Effective communication in the workplace training.
- Current NMC registration.
- Substantial post qualifications experience as Band 5.
- Degree level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Urological conditions.
- Experience of working within a clinic setting.
- Understanding of the cancer pathway in relation to 2 week waits.
- Experience of working within a clinic setting.
- Experience of breaking bad news to patients.
- Understanding of the cancer pathway in relation to 2 week waits.
- Ability to analyse, compare and interpret complex information.
- Develop physical skills to ensure accuracy and dexterity required for clinical procedures.
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.