Job Overview
Applications are welcome for a trainee which will be a Band 7 until successful completion of MSc and Clinical Portfolio.
To work a split job role between the urology on-call team and the urology stone service running nurse-led clinics in the out-patient setting.
The post holder will be a skilled, autonomous practitioner working as a core member of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients. They will possess the skills, competence, expertise and clinical decision-making abilities required to plan, co-ordinate and prescribe treatment for patients. The post holder will fulfil the expectations and core capabilities of an ACP as set out in the multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England (HEE, 2017) the RUH Trust Framework for Advanced Practice and the Trust ACP Job Description. This means working in conjunction with the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
- Clinical practice
- Leadership in order to improve and transform services
- Education and development of self and others
- Research application of existing research and contributing to new research activity within chosen specialty
The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the development of integrated patient pathways in the team which are in line with recognised best practice and evidence base, working closely with stakeholders and care providers.
Main duties of the job
To act as a professional role model, leading, co-ordinating, providing highly developed specialist knowledge and supporting all our urology patients
To work closely with the urology stone consultants, all of the urology team including the urology nurse specialists who provide the out-patient advice and guidance service, any other stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain a stone pathway to support patients throughout their treatment and management.
To practice autonomously and with the disciplinary team and in accordance with our local urology/stone guidelines/protocols/SOPs to ensure patient safety
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation (e.g. acute sector, community provider, third sector, social care or primary care) and within a relevant specialty (suggested 4-5 years minimum)
- Demonstrates evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
- Educated to degree level or with appropriate level of experience - Nurse Practitioner course with completed and up to date competence in clinical assessment and history taking (or completion within 2 years of starting post).
- Competent in management and troubleshooting of indwelling and supra-pubic urinary catheters.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within urology patients.
- Competent in management and troubleshooting of indwelling and supra-pubic urinary catheters.
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation (e.g. acute sector, community provider, third sector, social care or primary care) and within a relevant specialty (suggested 4-5 years minimum)
- Demonstrates evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Recognised Prescribing Course.
- Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in the speciality.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Advanced Clinical Urology and Endo-Urology Practitioner (PDF, 565.8KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Lisa Brown Job title Matron Email address
[email protected] Telephone number 01225866371
