Sister/Charge Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Urology Support Sister/Charge Nurse (Benign Disease) to support delivery of specialist care for patients with benign urological conditions. The post holder will work with the Lead Benign Urology CNS to promote high standards of patient-centred care and contribute to service development.

You will participate in nurse-led clinics, support the MDT, and undertake audits to improve outcomes for patients with LUTS and continence-related

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in assessing LUTS and delivery of nurse-led clinics.
• Ability to work within MDT and undertake audits.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and managing patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
• Arranging diagnostic tests and follow up treatment
• Nurse led clinics
• Support of patients with continence difficulties
• Providing information and to be the point of contact for patients when appropriate
• Providing nursing support to the consultant team
• Assist and undertake audit projects as required
• Liaison with primary and secondary health teams
• Provide cross-cover to ensure a seamless delivery of patient care

Skills

Urology care

Nursing

LUTS management

Clinical leadership

Audit

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Urology Support Sister/Charge Nurse (Benign Disease) to join the Urology Service. Working under the direction of the Lead Benign Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, the post holder will support the delivery of specialist care for patients with benign urological conditions. The role will involve supporting the assessment, investigation and management of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and providing specialist advice and support for patients experiencing continence-related conditions. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will promote high standards of patient-centred care and contribute to positive patient outcomes. The successful candidate will support the development and delivery of nurse-led services and clinics, undertaking appropriate training and competency development where required. They will contribute to the implementation of evidence-based practice, clinical protocols and guidelines, supporting continuous service improvement within the benign urology pathway. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated registered nurse to develop specialist urology knowledge and skills whilst contributing to the ongoing delivery and development of a high-quality service.

• Investigating and managing patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
• Arranging diagnostic tests and follow up treatment
• Nurse led clinics
• Support of patients with continence difficulties
• Providing information and to be the point of contact for patients when appropriate
• Providing nursing support to the consultant team
• Assist and undertake audit projects as required
• Liaison with primary and secondary health teams
• Provide cross-cover to ensure a seamless delivery of patient care

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.