Urology Prostate Biopsy Nurse Specialist

1 week ago


Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Urology department is inviting applications from two ambitious nurses with some experience in the field of Urology who will undertake prostate biopsies for patients with suspected prostate cancer in order to provide a faster diagnosis.

A full educational/training programme will be offered by the clinical team with further support from the wider urology team of nurses and doctors.

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team that provide Prostate Cancer diagnostic and treatment services. You will be influencing the care that they receive attending clinics and have a vital role in developing Nurse led prostate providing histology results following biopsies.

You must have the skills to conduct sensitive conversations with patients and their relatives.

You will provide clinical leadership, influencing others to provide the highest levels of safe effective care and positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Provide an expert specialised service in Urology that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical care.

Provide clinical support, expert care and clinical leadership to support patients undergoing clinical investigations, diagnostic tests in relation to prostate biopsies

Conduct nurse led biopsies with appropriate education and training.

Participate in local MDT

Support faster diagnosis and deliver histology results in nurse led clinics

Provide improved care and support for patients under the two week rule pathway

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please

Job description

Job responsibilities

Initiate and undertake preliminary and diagnostic investigations such as bloods and imaging leading to prostate biopsies as appropriate.

Demonstrate competence in clinical diagnostic and examination skills for management of patients referred with suspected prostate cancer.

Development of clinical triage to support faster diagnosis of prostate cancer and ongoing treatment.

Work in collaboration with CNS's from relevant specialities and Consultant team including tertiary centre.

Participate in local Urology MDT

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

registered nurse

Experience

Essential

relevant post registration experience at band 6 level or above leadership and management experience

Desirable

will provide evidence of previous skill in urological nursing

skills and knowledge

Essential

be keen to undertake and show personal responsibility for knowledge base and skills set in urological field ability to work autonomously and as part of team

Desirable

sound skill set in urological nursing

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