Job Summary
A fantastic new opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest expert nursing teams in the UK to deliver first class specialist Urology Care. Whether you are a Urology / Continence Care Nurse Specialist or a Nurse / District Nurse with a desire to learn a specialised skill, we are looking for someone who will be passionate in supporting a recognised care pathway of urology patients from the Acute Services into the community.
Location
South East, England
Covering the South East, including Canterbury, Folkestone & Eastbourne
Department
Clinical
Contract
Permanent, working 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver Urology TWOC & ISC Procedures to patients in Community Clinics & Acute Trust TWOC Clinics
- Provide safe, effective and specialist nursing care, information and advice to patients and their relatives on all aspects of catheter care (including self-catheterisation)
- Undertake Trial Without Catheter Procedures within a Community & Acute Hospital based Clinic
- Manage community referrals from the Acute Trust to undertake ISC & TWOC procedures in the patients home
- Assess, treat and review adults with continence / urology needs and/or bladder and catheter complications and advise accordingly
- Teach and support other nursing and non‑nursing staff and carers as required
- Foster good communication links and co‑operation between GPs, Community Nurses, Ward Managers, and other disciplines / departments
- Ensure timely and accurate entry of data into appropriate patient record keeping systems that meet the requirements of data protection and ensure that company liability is within current regulation
- Support the introduction of new products and provide opportunities for end users to review
- Participate in discussion and the operation of research programmes affecting patients and the service
- Work with Company Nurse Manager to set annual clinical objectives and track regularly to ensure timely completion
Person Specification
- Proven experience within Urology / Continence Care
- Recognised Urology / Continence Care Qualification (desirable)
- Community / district nurse experience (desirable)
- Car driver (essential - home visits will be required)
- Knowledge and the ability to demonstrate a research‑based holistic approach to patient care
- Evidence of recent post registration training and development
What We Offer
- The anticipated base salary range for this position is £42,000 - £52,000, depending on experience or other legitimate business factors
- Company Car
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with 8.5% employer contribution
- Life Insurance Cover at x10 base salary
- Group Income Protection Scheme
- 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro‑rated for part time Associates), with the option to buy/sell annual leave
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Family Friendly policies
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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