Overview
Contract Type: 24 months
Salary: £40617 – £48778
Partner Org: Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Trust
This new role will provide a deputy ward manager role to support the nursing team in Urology department and current ward manager. This role will positively impacts on the the experience of patients with urological and other surgical interventions by providing high standards of clinical practice and care.
Provide leadership that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care
Provide clinical support, expert care and clinical leadership to support patients undergoing clinical interventions, diagnostic tests and surgery
Work collaboratively with the urology clinical team, community team to provide nursing support across secondary and primary care
Evidence of staff development to meet patients needs in specialised area of Urology
Main duties of the job
To improve standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Urology patients and carers have a quality experience, and to reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.
To establish working relationships throughout the urology team and hospital services.
In liaison with clinical practice development team, senior specialist urology nurses and heads of nursing to support the professional development and staff caring for patients in the urological field.
Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice
Act as a patient advocate when appropriate and respect patient confidentiality and privacy with respect of diverse cultural background and requirements.
Contribute to Clinical Governance within the department
Demonstrate excellent communication with patients and clinical teams to coordinate care pathway effectively and efficiently
Ensure user involvement by surveys, audit and attendance at relevant meetings.
To act as professional supervisor and participate in staff appraisals.
Monitor staff mandatory training and contribute towards staff development requirements.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious – why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Overview of Responsibilities:
- To improve standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Urology patients and carers have a quality experience, and to reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.
- To establish working relationships throughout the urology team and hospital services.
- With the Senior Specialist Urology Nurses and other members of the team contribute to practice development and improving the fundamentals of care within the Trust in Urology
- To deliver care in line with local and National guidance and requirements.
For more information please refer to the job description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level or above
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable criteria
- Urological experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills, and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
- Post-basic qualification / experience in urology care
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Desirable criteria
- Urological qualification at degree level
Skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced clinical management and nursing knowledge / skills
- Information management skills including data collection and analysis, report writing and critical appraisal
- Ability to hold a clear strategic vision and develop implementation plans to contribute to the development of the service
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge and skillset in urological nursing
- Management on nursing teams
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