Urology Nurse

To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing (without direct supervision) to urology benign and cancer related conditions patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct. To contribute to the continued development of nursing, including the supervision of junior nurses and support staff.
To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients., CLINICAL:
1. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care based on an agreed model of care and in consideration of individual need.
2. Maximise opportunities for health promotion and health education.
3. Organise method of care delivery within the ward/department, allocate, prioritise and delegating effectively.
4. Manage a defined group of patients/clients, participating in all aspects of care from initial contact/admission through to discharge, including transferring from one environment to another.
5. Keep abreast of new developments in nursing and speciality specific information.
6. To promote and comply with NMC and local standards for record keeping.
7. Initiate prescribed treatments or clinical interventions in response to changes in patient conditions.
8. To be an effective practitioner with the ability to demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of patients
9. To act as a resource person to others, providing information to junior staff, Multidisciplinary team members, patients and relatives.
10. To undertake administration of prescribed medication and supervision of patient self-medication.
11. To monitor, maintain and review regularly acceptable standards of care in conjunction with other members of the Multidisciplinary team.
12. To be professionally accountable for own actions during working shift.
13. To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer, responding and reporting appropriately.
MANAGEMENT /LEADERSHIP:
1. Accept overall responsibility for management and co-ordination of the ward/department ensuring effective handover of patients in the absence of more senior members of staff.
2. Supervise junior staff throughout a shift, prioritising and delegating as appropriate
3. Manage staff resources on a shift-by-shift basis.
4. Recognise and report / manage any complaints from patients/ carers.
5. Promote effective communication within the nursing team, to patients and carers, visitors, members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies, receive and report sensitive information.
6. Participate in the setting, implementing and monitoring of organisational and local objectives.
7. Assist in ordering stock used on wards/departments.
8. Act as positive role model for other staff.
9. Utilise all resources to the maximum benefit of the service, being aware of resource implications specific to the ward/department.
10. Recognise areas of potential conflict responding effectively to verbal or physical aggression
11. Act as an advocate for patients.
12. Utilise clinical and risk assessment skills to maintain a safe environment.
13. To review current practice and report to ward/departmental manager areas requiring change.
EDUCATION:
1. Take responsibility for own professional development, developing own skills within the Scope of Professional Practice and Trust development programmes, attending any training required by the Trust and maintaining own personal development profile.
2. Participate in appraisals (own and others) and work to achieve personal objectives.
3. Support the ward/department's educational initiatives, promoting a learning environment which meets the needs of the learners in the ward/department.
4. Participate in the training and assessment process for learner nurses and support workers.
5. Promote and advise on professional standards, taking action as appropriate and reporting any concerns to senior members of staff.
6. Use reflective practice to enhance development of self and others
7. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior nursing staff.
RESEARCH/GOVERNANCE:
1. Promote clinical excellence through initiating / participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within the clinical governance framework and take part in audit and benchmarking.
2. Initiate and participate in the delivery of evidence based care
3. Maintain awareness of current nursing practice/research with particular reference to own working area, evaluating and disseminating findings.
4. Participate in model of Clinical Supervision as developed and promoted within the Trust.
5. To support and participate in ward/department clinical research activities and assist in the implementation of any appropriate research findings.
As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

NHS AfC: Band 5
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
We have three strategic objectives:
People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff;
Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do;
Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives;
We run services from Sandwell, City and Rowley Regis Hospitals, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham Treatment Centre, the Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.
Our next milestone is opening the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), a once in a career opportunity to shape care transformation within and beyond the hospital walls.
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes. As "People" is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues.
Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department.