Urodynamic Specialist Nurse

Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care. • Obtain, test and record specimens eg; urine sample. • Chaperone patients in accordance to trust policy. • Confident to work independently and as part of the team. • Prepare clinical area prior to, during and following a clinical session. • Green card training for the use of machinery relevant to the department. • To support the management team in implementing any departmental changes. • Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. • To engage with a multidisciplinary team to discuss patient care. • To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary. • Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients medication according to Trust policies and procedures. • Where relevant to be responsible for co-ordinating outpatient discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team eg. Catheter discharge. • Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations. • To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times. • Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate. • To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. • Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property according to Trust Policies (in emergency situations only). • Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure. • Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy. • To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients. To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients manual handling needs are carried out. • Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy. • Assist with monitoring of stock and report to ensure adequate levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply. • Report reliably any episodes of sickness appropriately. • To develop an understanding and working knowledge of urodynamic technical equipment calibration, maintenance, problem solving, servicing and safety. • To be flexible in working hours and patterns to meet the needs of the service. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Job description Job responsibilities Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care. • Obtain, test and record specimens eg; urine sample. • Chaperone patients in accordance to trust policy. • Confident to work independently and as part of the team. • Prepare clinical area prior to, during and following a clinical session. • Green card training for the use of machinery relevant to the department. • To support the management team in implementing any departmental changes. • Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. • To engage with a multidisciplinary team to discuss patient care. • To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary. • Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients medication according to Trust policies and procedures. • Where relevant to be responsible for co-ordinating outpatient discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team eg. Catheter discharge. • Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations. • To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times. • Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate. • To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. • Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property according to Trust Policies (in emergency situations only). • Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure. • Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy. • To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients. To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients manual handling needs are carried out. • Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy. • Assist with monitoring of stock and report to ensure adequate levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply. • Report reliably any episodes of sickness appropriately. • To develop an understanding and working knowledge of urodynamic technical equipment calibration, maintenance, problem solving, servicing and safety. • To be flexible in working hours and patterns to meet the needs of the service. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.