Urology Nurse Specialist - Bank

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Urology Nurse Specialist | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Bank | £23.00 per hour 

Are you a Registered Nurse with experience in urological nursing? Would you like more time to care for your patients?  Are you looking for a flexible work life balance?

Due to an increase in patient activity, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced nurse with experience in urological nursing to join our Cancer Services Team. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, using and applying your knowledge of urological disease management to personalise the patients’ pathway to meet their needs.  

You will be a qualified adult nurse with post registration experience in managing various urological conditions including Catheter and continence care along with renal and benign cancer care.

This is a bank role and therefore a zero hours contract covering absence and patient volume.

Role Responsibilities

As a Urology Nurse Specialist you will:

  • Manage specialist Urology clinics and a urology patient caseload in line with business needs.
  • Work with other clinical leads and consultants to maximise utilisation of outpatient sessions to provide the most efficient use of resources.
  • Support the Pathways for Cancer Care in-line with national Guidance
  • Be involved in MDT’s/obtaining of same – relating to patients being seen and treated at KIMS
  • Ensure that own professional development is maintained and enhanced.

Personal Specification

Essential

  • Be a qualified nurse with a current NMC registration.
  • Have post-registration clinical experience in urology and the management of urological cancers
  • Be competent in male and female catheterisation
  • Be competent in delivering intravesical treatments such as Mitomycin and BCG (Bacille Calmate-Guerin)

Desirable

  • Hold a post graduate course in relevant speciality
  • Have experience of working with the Holistic Needs Assessment
  • Have phlebotomy and cannulation skills
  • Have an IV therapy Passport

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building careers and encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time develop new skills and enhance existing ones. 

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free secure staff parking
  • Holiday pay
  • Annual Flu Vaccination

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Ellie would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538233 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 16th July 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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