Job summary
Employer heading
Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialists to join the Urology team. The post holder will deliver expert care to patients requiring Urological care and will be a key worker for patients with urological cancer diagnosis.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of varied Urology services including and not limited to, histology clinics, flexible cystoscopy, urodynamic clinics, intermittent self-catheterisation, uroflowmetry and teaching of penile injections for erectile dysfunction.
The post holder will also support clinically the Consultant Urologists and other members of the Urology team as appropriate. The post holder will attend the weekly Urology MDT panel meeting.
You will work closely with a MDT and hold structured independent clinical sessions. The Urology nursing service is innovative in the delivery of patient care and you will be a key colleague in contributing to the transformation and progression of services.
Main duties of the job
An experienced clinical practitioner with a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership, and to take responsibility for a specialist nursing service. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care. To provide expert advice and clinical practice.
Work autonomously and manage own workload as a lead specialist in their area. To provide specialist education and training to Staff
Lead and manage a team of specialist nurses. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and
the quality of care delivered.
To lead the development and planning of clinical services within the specialist field.
To demonstrate the Health Board’s values and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 16/01/25
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualifications
- Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at Band 6 relevant to post
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of managing a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable criteria
- Band 7 experience
- Experience of participating in research
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Thomas
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07967 394431
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