Job overview

Due to promotion, there is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to develop their career in the Urology Department.  We are seeking to appoint a Band 6 motivated nurse to work within the Urology Outpatient department.

The successful candidate will assist with the management of the department on a day-to-day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the Manager.

You will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care.

Support the Band 7 in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance.

Support the Band 7 in running the Urology outpatient department.

Main duties of the job

Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme.

To support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.
To provide expert clinical advice to team members, and act as a credible clinical expert. Communicates sensitive information to patients and families in relation to their medical condition, requires persuasive, 
reassurance skills; some patients may have barriers to understanding
To assess and interpret acute and patient conditions, appropriate action. Recognises and manages acutely unwell and complex patients that may need referral to inpatient services.
Assist and prepare for common invasive procedures:

Take bloods
Perform bladder chemotherapy
Teach patients to intermittently self-catheterise
Prep and assist in biopsies and cystoscopies
Perform complicated catheterisations 
Perform supra pubic catheter changes
Undertake nurse led clinics
Identify abnormalities in diagnostic tests and blood results
Ensures the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.