Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity to join the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist team at UHCW has arisen. Mainly concentrating on all aspects of Urology, the suitable candidate will be expected to participate in many procedures and clinics within the discipline. This is an ideal opportunity to enhance a candidates knowledge and practice in Urology cancer. The clinics covered will be numerous and will have a focus on bladder cancer. The clinics covered will include, but not limited to BCG, new bladder cancer
clinics and oversight of urostomy inpatient and outpatient care. The candidate will be an integral member of the wider Urology MDT workings and with appropriate training and support will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation and education.
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, utilising research findings as appropriate.
Support, advice and teach catheter care for patients with long term indwelling catheters/urostomy/nephrostomy.
Provide additional assessment and perform uroflowmetry and bladder scanning for patients. Assist,perform, interpret and plan care of action with specialist investigation such as Urodynamics Study, USS, X-rays.
Teach patients/carers intermittent self-catheterisation and self-dilatation.
Undertake male and female catheter changes (urethral and S/P)
Having awareness of the ‘Living well and beyond cancer’ strategy to support newly diagnosed cancer patients.
Be able to signpost cancer patients for emotional and psychological support throughout their cancer pathway.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Provide a one stop assessment for patients referred with trial without a catheter, urinary retention and breaking bad news.
Initiate or participate in clinical audit/research projects and urology presentations. Set up new nurse led urology clinics to help patients and Urology Department.
Liaise with the Multi-disciplinary team in providing efficient and effective care meet the needs of the service.
Ensuring that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with UHCW Trust policy taking appropriate action in emergency situations.
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