Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Participate in co-ordination of clinic activities and assist with urological procedures.
Assist in the delivery of nurse led clinics for a range of urological conditions
Assist in the management of urological conditions and promotion of continence
Participate in effective assessment for insertion of male and female urinary catheterisation with appropriate ongoing care management
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Communicate with and provide support for patients’ relatives, carers and visitors.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients’ records at all times.
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the ward/unit/department.
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.
Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the ward/unit/department.
Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues.
Assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in introducing new members of staff to their duties.
Supervise registered and unregistered staff as appropriate.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients’ property in accordance with Trust policy.
Ensure where appropriate that the programmes of training for learners, both student nurses and nursing auxiliaries/health care assistants are completed.
Undertake formal and informal teaching sessions as required and undertake training to act as a mentor to students.
Following appropriate training, carry the directorate/floor beep.
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and use of resources.
Be aware of need for own personal development and be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge..
Contribute to making the clinical environment conductive to learning and development where individuals feel able to discuss ideas and action as well as showing initiative.