Charge Nurse (UDTC) AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse at the Urology Diagnostic and Treatment Centre. The role supports the management of the department while delivering high-quality, patient-focused care. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be committed to compassionate urological nursing.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Band 5 or band 6 first level registered nurse.
• Relevant post registration experience.
• Experience in urology or outpatient setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in department management.
• Assist with prostate biopsies and flexible cystoscopies.
• Run the nurse led clinics and perform bladder instillations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse to join the team within the Urology Diagnostic and Treatment Centre. NHS Fife has been awarded funding from Scottish Government to develop a National Treatment Centre for the prostate service; an increase in nursing workforce, is required to support this development.

The Urology diagnostic and Treatment Centre are based across both Victoria Hospital and Queen Margaret Hospital, and the National Treatment Centre will be based in Queen Margaret Hospital. It is expected to work across both sites to meet the demands of the service.

The Urology service has led the way in delivering an innovative and excellent service, as well as providing a wide range of urological diagnostic and treatments, the service has been pivotal in implementing new treatments for the management of benign prostate issues, this has enabled NHS Fife the opportunity to expand this service nationally throughout Scotland, thus ensuring inclusivity across the nation.

This is an exciting career development for an existing band 5 or band 6 first level registered nurse with relevant post registration experience. The role will combine supporting the Senior Charge Nurse in the management of the department, implementation of the National Treatment Centre and also in the delivery of high quality care to the patients. You will be required to demonstrate your ability to lead by example in the delivery of holistic patient care and be able to cascade this knowledge to other colleagues. You will be required to demonstrate your understanding of the key issues in ward management and be able to step up to this challenging position. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and efficiently. The role involves supporting the clinicians to undertake their clinics by assisting with prostate biopsies, flexible cystoscopies, administration of bladder treatments such as botox, and use of other urological assessment tools. You will also be responsible for running the nurse led clinics, undertaking tasks such as bladder instillations, catheter changes, trial without catheter (TWOC), and flow & scans.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, dynamic, caring and compassionate, with a keen interest in urological nursing. You should be self motivated, and strive to deliver high quality patient focused care. Experience within a urology or outpatient setting is desirable, although not essential, as supervision and support will be available to orientate you into the role. Opportunity will also be available to rotate into Ward 54 (Urology) to gain further acute urological experience

Informal enquiries: Jackie Stecka, Senior Charge Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 21536.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.