Job summary
he Urology diagnostics and lithotripsy department has a vacancy for a Band 5 nurse to deliver high quality nursing care in keeping with the trusts values and behaviours in ambulatory care setting. We are proud to be a rapidly evolving unit that provides specialist urology clinics that are second to none. We are one of four leading centres offering the RAPID pathway for suspected prostate cancer. We are also proud to offer recent innovations in our hot-stones lithotripsy service and our nurse-led prostate biopsy service.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop skills in cutting edge urology diagnostics and also in becoming an effective leader. You will be working alongside nurses and administrative team to promote great patient experience.
The department offers a Monday to Friday service with clinics. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have clinical skills required to perform and assist in procedures within a busy outpatient department.
At Imperial you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people. You'll be working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Our staff include: RCN nurse of the year and Rising star.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
- To keep up to date with skills and knowledge
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- 6 months experience in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
Desirable
- Male and female catheterisation
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oAbility to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- oAbility to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- oSkills required to undertake clinical activity related urology
- oKnowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- oKnowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Values and behaviours
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust values
Other requirements
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Corss Hospital
London
W6 8RF