Urology Nurse Practitioner

at  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. To manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments. To work closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital. To visit inpatients as appropriate to ensure continuity of care and to give advice/ support.
To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines To supply and/or administer medication according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers To monitor the effectiveness and efficacy of treatments/drug therapy and implement any changes necessary Make judgements for patient management through analysis of available information and initiate referrals to multidisciplinary specialists as judged appropriate To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given and consent obtained prior to the procedures To perform clinical interventions and diagnostic tests as the post requires once training has been given, following and applying correct protocols to ensure safe practice within the sphere of the specialist nurse role To provide ongoing support for newly diagnosed and existing patients, their family and carers and to act as the patients advocate through treatment choices To discuss medical management options, results, impact on lifestyle and life changes/adaptation, effects on relationships and employment with the patient, their family and carers To work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing and prioritising own workload against the needs of patients and service requirements To assist the medical team in the provision of clinical and managerial leadership and support of all nursing and clerical staff within the directorate To develop and contribute to the of review protocols and policies within the speciality To attend local and national meetings relevant to the speciality as agreed with Line Manager Please see the attached job description for full details

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