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Registered Nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
Weston-Super-Mare, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
4 weeks ago
Urology nursingCatheterisationCystoscopy assistanceBladder instillationsVenepunctureCannulation
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About the Role
North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Weston Urology Outpatients department. The role involves assisting with cystoscopies, catheter changes, bladder instillations, and nurse-led clinics.
Key Skills for This Role
Urology nursingCatheterisationCystoscopy assistanceBladder instillationsVenepunctureCannulation
Responsibilities
- Assist with flexible cystoscopies including dilatation, catheter change and laser procedures
- Obtain specimens and undertake point of care testing
- Answer phone calls and provide advice re health needs or appointments
- Book appointments and print clinic lists and appointment letters
- Carry out bladder instillations, urinary 'flows' clinic, TWOC, and CIC
- Assist practitioners with LATP clinics (prostate biopsy)
- Carry out catheter change clinic including urethral, ileal conduit and suprapubic changes
- Prepare and support patients prior to, during and following healthcare procedures
- Work independently and as part of the team
- Carry out manual handling including using a hoist
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current live NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- At least 12 months recent post qualification experience in acute hospital or outpatient setting
- Experience with intermittent catheterisation, IV medication administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer/IT skills
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- Weston Urology Outpatients department looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse.
- Small team of specialist nurses providing evidence based patient centered care.
- Opportunity to expand urological knowledge and work with nurse practitioners and medical team.
- Department provides nurse led clinics for cancer and non cancer patients locally and as tertiary referral center.
Main Duties
- Assist with flexible cystoscopies including dilatation, catheter change and laser procedures.
- Obtain specimens and undertake point of care testing.
- Answer phone calls and provide advice re health needs or appointments.
- Book appointments and print clinic lists and appointment letters.
- Carry out bladder instillations, urinary 'flows' clinic, TWOC, and CIC.
- Assist practitioners with LATP clinics (prostate biopsy).
- Carry out catheter change clinic including urethral, ileal conduit and suprapubic changes.
- Prepare and support patients prior to, during and following healthcare procedures.
- Work independently and as part of the team.
- Carry out manual handling including using a hoist.
Person Specification
- Registered Nurse with current live NMC Registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- At least 12 months recent post qualification experience in acute hospital or outpatient setting.
- Experience with intermittent catheterisation, IV medication administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.
- Advanced communication skills, verbal written, report writing and record keeping.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Computer/IT skills.
- Time management/basic problem solving skills.
- Ability to organise own workload.
Working for Our Organisation
- North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff.
- Regional Major Trauma Centre and internationally recognised centre of excellence.
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Additional Information
- Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received.
- Pre employment checks undertaken on all successful applicants.
- No travel expenses reimbursed for interview attendance.
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