Urology Triage nurse

Main area: Urology Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week (1 x 37.5 and 1 x 24 hours available) Job ref: 320-SURG-BUR-1163 Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Queens Hospital Burton Town: Burton on Trent Salary: £37,338 – £44,962 pro rata/pa Salary period: Yearly Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59 Job overview An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse to join our very dynamic and friendly team based in the Urology department at Queens Hospital Burton on Trent. To apply for this post, you should ideally have previous experience in Urology nursing. As a specialist nurse, you will possess the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, supporting the care of Uro/oncology patients across the trust and liaising with primary care colleagues. You will work closely with other members of the specialist multidisciplinary team and therefore require excellent communication skills. Main duties of the job You will be expected to participate in the MDT meetings and develop your skills and knowledge to assist in the management of patients attending for various Uro/oncology appointments including cancer results, Stable prostate cancer follow, Local anaesthetic prostate biopsy, Triage of Urology patients which will include the ordering of relevant investigations. Qualifications Current NMC registration Substantial post qualifications experience as Band 5 Degree level or equivalent Knowledge of Urological conditions Experience of working within a clinic setting Understanding of the cancer pathway in relation to 2 week waits Experience Experience of working within a clinic setting Experience of breaking bad news to patients Analytical and judgmental skills Ability to analyse, compare and interpret complex information Physical skills Develop physical skills to ensure accuracy and dexterity required for clinical procedures Closing Date of Applications: 27th January 2025 Interview Date: 10th February 2025 Working for our organisation As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. If you have problems applying, contact Address: Recruitment Centre Rehab Block, Level 3 Royal Derby Hospital Telephone: 01332 788466 #J-18808-Ljbffr