Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 6 months (Temporary with a view to being permanent)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Days to be negotiated)
- Job ref
- 425-24-6460501
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/08/2024
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Urology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join the urology nursing team. Urology is a very busy team, providing care for local and regional patients.
This is a varied post working alongside a large multidisciplinary team within the trust including medical staff, nursing staff, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The post holder will be expected to care for a variety of patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting, who require urological input such as, dressing removals, catheterisation training and catheter care, as well as the supervision and competency training of staff within the trust. The post holder will also be expected to provide specialist training for schools and families on urological cares such as, catheterisation and the care of supra pubic catheters/ureterostomies.
The role requires you to carry out nurse led continence clinics. You need to have a good understanding evidence-based care of urological conditions and procedures and the ability to plan and implement complex care packages for some patients such as, spinal cord injuries. The role will also require the post holder to perform diagnostic testing such as, non-invasive bladder scanning.
The successful applicant should be keen to expand their knowledge and enjoy a challenge; however comprehensive training will be given in all aspects of urology care, alongside the established urology and continence team.
Main duties of the job
• To work within the urology/ continence team under the management and leadership of the consultants and the band 7 specialist nurses.
- To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for urology and continence patients considering individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills.
• Co-ordinate and provide holistic, high quality, clinically effective care to patients and families on the wards, clinic and community settings in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct
• To provide information, education and advice within clinical speciality, for patients, families and other professionals
• Act as an advocate for patients
• To act as an independent prescriber in areas of competency
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children’s Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Communicate and liaise with multidisciplinary teams in both the hospital and community settings and with other agencies such as education, social services and voluntary agencies to promote a seamless service.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively taking account of the highly complex and sensitive nature of continence problems, issues of non-compliance/ barriers to communication and potential child protection issues
• Provide support, advice and counselling for children with continence problems, their parents and families
• Work closely with professionals in primary and secondary care to plan discharge and ensure high standards across the continuum.
Please refer to the full JD & PS
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Children’s being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion – leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
· Accountability – striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
· Respect – value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
· Excellence – delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person specification
Qualification and Training
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN) Current NMC registration Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- ENB Bladder and Bowel Course or equivalent Relevant Post Basic Registration Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved. Experience of multi-disciplinary /multi agency working Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of autonomous working Experience participating in nurse led services /clinics Experience of working with children with urology/continence problems/ complex needs Experience of community working
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a team Understanding of the clinical governance agenda Health, Safety and Risk awareness Awareness of resource management Health & Safety Safe Practices sharps, COSHH Principles and practice of Infection Control Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Audit process
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to use initiative Excellent communication and negotiating skills Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society. Able to use own initiative Good decision making skills Effective interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to: Speciality. Enthusiastic adaptable Professional values and friendly approachable manner Family Involvement and holistic care Able to drive and personal use of car
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- C = Compassion A = Accountability R = Respect E = Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Boulby
- Job title
- ACP - Urology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2260502
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