Clinical Nurse Specialist Urology Band 6, ALX
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Redditch, B987UB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9365-24-0473 |
Summary
The CNSs will work alongside Consultant Urologists in supporting patients referred to the Trust with both benign and suspected cancers on different pathways. Through the principles of the Best Practice Prostate Pathway, it is anticipated that urology patients on these pathways will have an improved waiting time to diagnosis with a positive patient experience. The CNS will also work along site Consultants and support the Urology cancer and benign services. The post holders will work closely with the Consultant Urologists in delivering pathways for benign service and suspected urological cancers. This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder. The CNS will develop to work effectively as an autonomous practitioner and as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team within Urology to provide the highest possible standards of care for patients with urological disease. The CNS will work with the support and direction of the head of nursing for surgical specialties, the matron, the Trust lead cancer nurse and the Consultant urologists to improve the care of patients, provide specialist help advice and support to patients and their families. You will act as an advocate by providing information which leads to informing patient choice. You will use the views of patients and carers to inform service improvement. The post holder will develop and work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team across the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals, collaborating with a range of health care providers. The post holder will provide highly developed specialist nursing, Education, Research and Audit, Leadership and Consultancy and a Professional Role model. EXPERT CLINICAL PRACTICE: 1. Will develop to provide specialist nursing practice intervention so that the specific needs of individual patients / clients are addressed. Provide direct care as per job plan, working alongside the nursing staff in the clinical area- providing a visible and strong role model to ensure best practice 2. Will develop to conduct independent nurse led clinics for a variety of urological conditions that need monitoring/treatment or review post-surgery. Work autonomously within the parameters of their competencies to make decisions and adjustments to patients treatments in line with their needs. Will develop skills that may include, altering medication, requesting imaging and appropriate blood tests as well as referring back to the consultant or other multi-disciplinary members if further advice is needed. 3. To provide advice and support for all members of the multi- professional team in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic pathway with suspected urological cancer. To liaise closely with members of the multi professional team so that patients with confirmed urology cancer experience a seamless, high quality service. 4. To provide continence advice. 5. To provide guidance, support, advice and counselling to patients and their family/ carers along the patients pathway. To know when to refer on to other professionals for more specialist guidance, support, advice and counselling. 6. To promote patients autonomy through education and support so that the individual is able to make informed choices about their own care. 7. To act as the patients advocate when required and liaise with the multidisciplinary team as necessary. 8. To act as a role model of expert clinical practice, empowering others through effective role modelling, teaching, and team working. 9. To develop guidelines and protocols to deliver comprehensive evidence-based service for patients. 10. To recognise opportunities within the urology service for further development and expansion, to facilitate and manage change within defined clinical and organisational boundaries. 11. Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to develop the service and appropriate referrals. To develop effective working relationships with all other departments resulting in effective coordinated care for clients, with all other local, regional and national organisations 12. To be able to work both individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team. 13. To case manage a team of patients in partnership with the multi-professional team. 14. To set, monitor and review standards on a regular basis in accordance with clinical governance essence of care benchmarks and the NHS plan. To liaise with MDT and Matron re: leading on patients satisfaction surveys and present findings at Clinical Governance and other appropriate meetings. 15. Develop skills that enable the CNS to lead on developing integrated care pathways and nursing care pathways in liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team. 16. To develop own nurse led clinics in conjunction with the Consultants and the outpatients department, after consultation with the Matron and key stakeholders. 17. To maintain nurse led and telephone clinics whereby patients are provided with information and support and the problems and needs of patients and their careers are assessed and appropriately channelled and referred to other services as required. 18. In collaboration with patient information services write new patient information and update existing patient information. EDUCATOR 1. To identify assess and meet the educational needs of the patients and their family 2. To identify the educational needs of the multi-professional team and to facilitate and participate in education provision to meet those needs. To actively teach the nursing staff in the clinical area and evaluate their learning in conjunction with the senior nursing staff 3. To work collaboratively on educational strategies which support urology cancer services and service development 4. To develop and deliver education programmes on the ward in liaison with the multidisciplinary team/nursing staff. 5. Develop their knowledge, skills and expertise to a higher academic standard. 6. Be regarded as an expert resource working at a higher level in specialist areas. RESEARCH / AUDIT ROLE 1. To have a good understanding of the value of quality research to improve patient care 2. To utilise up to date research/evidence to deliver patients care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multi-professional team 3. To incorporate nationally agreed standards and guidelines into clinical practice. 4. To act as a resource for colleagues undertaking research. 5. To be aware of current research trials being conducted within own specialist area and to be able to inform patients about these 6. To audit the service on a regular basis so that patients care is continuously reviewed and improved, ensuring that documentation and record keeping is comprehensively maintained. 7. To contribute to clinical governance developments in line with the strategic direction of the trust 8. To share findings with others through publication and conference presentations. LEADERSHIP AND CONSULTANCY: 1. To provide a leadership role model within the clinical setting demonstrating expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice. 2. To engage with both internal and external groups which will lead to the further development of the nursing service and the Clinical Nurse Specialist role. 3. To monitor and evaluate ones own service implementing new initiatives as appropriate to improve patient care. 4. Contribute to the development of clinical services across the trust, through liaison with the Head of Nursing and other specialties. 5. To work with and alongside local and nation networks. 6. Work closely with other nurses to assist with their own professional development. GENERAL 1. To act in accordance with the NMC Standards for conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwifes and to be accountable for his/her actions at all times. 2. To adhere to the Data Protection Act, maintaining and safeguarding Patients confidentiality at all times and only releasing information to those acting in an official capacity. 3. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the health and Safety Regulations. 4. Promote equal opportunities for staff and clients 5. Be aware of and work within the policies and carrying out such duties as may be required that are consistent with the responsibility of the grade. This job description is not an exhaustive document but reflects the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder