Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Urology Outpatients.  We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic full time, Band 5, Staff Nurse to join our Urology Outpatients Team.  The Unit provides a friendly environment with a strong emphasis on team work to facilitate the provision of high quality patient care.

The Department is a busy environment with daily Urology Consultant and Nurse Led clinics.  The post will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to excel in a wide range of duties due to the diverse nature of treatments within Urology.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing the smooth running of clinics providing support to both Consultants and Nurse Specialists. You will also be involved in giving and supporting patient treatments.

This can be seen as a developmental role with the possibility to study for a post-graduate Certificate in Urology Practice and various routes for progression within the Service.

The need for Urology Services are increasing within the Organisation, the face of Urology is changing.  You can be part of that journey.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL SKILLS

1.   Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.

2.   Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.

3.   Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.

4.   Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.

5.   Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.

6.   Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

7.   Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.