Specialist Nurse

at  North Tees Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Exercise evidence based nursing intervention with clinical support andsupervision from the Nurse Manager and team pertaining to patients withurological disease or bladder dysfunction. Undertake training to clinically assess patients and perform interventionalprocedures as necessary, specifically, male and female catheterisation, andteaching of self-catheterisation, support the urodynamic clinic, intravesicaltreatments, and post-operative support for patient with urological stomas.Participate in urology nurse led clinics under the supervision of theconsultant and nurse specialist until proficient. Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in consultation withthe Specialist Nursing team. Demonstrate empathy and offer information and support for patients atdiagnosis and throughout their journey.
Be actively involved in formal/informal educational programmes to qualified nursing staff and students. Actively participate in the promotion of health education and prevention ofillness Linking in with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic careFollow department, Trust policy, and contribute to the development ofnursing policy. Communicate effectively with external and internal agencies.Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff. Take responsibility for personal development and education and thedevelopment of a Personal Development Plan. Following a period of supervised practice manage own caseload and workat practitioner level. Participate in nursing research and audit

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