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We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.
Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients
We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.
Rapid Prostate Pathway Nurse Specialist
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Northampton General Hospital
- Address
- Cliftonville
- Town
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN1 5BD
- Major / Minor Region
- Northamptonshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 Per Annum / Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Urology
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Urology Nursing Team as our Rapid Prostate Pathway Specialist Nurse at Northampton General Hospital!!
The role is an integral part of our urology pathway, we pride ourselves on how we offer a continuous service that supports our patients from diagnosis to stable monitoring.
The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the dedicated nurse-led service for patients referred with a suspicion of prostate cancer, triaging referrals, and ordering investigations as part of the prostate cancer pathway.
If you are hard working, enthusiastic and wanting to support leading us to even more greatness, then apply!!!
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The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of the dedicated nurse-led service for patients referred with a suspicion of prostate cancer, triaging referrals, and ordering investigations as part of the prostate cancer pathway.
The post holder will develop expert knowledge and skills to undertake transperineal biopsies of the prostate following the professional guidance issued by the British Association of Urology Surgeons and the British Association of Urology Nurses. Training will also be provided, if required, for performing template transperineal biopsies.
The post holder will be an extended member of the Uro-Oncology MDT, working collaboratively with surgeons, the Macmillan Uro-Oncology Team and GP’s to deliver a high quality, seamless service for patients referred with a suspicion of prostate cancer.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supporting Patient Excellence:
To lead the development and implementation of the dedicated nurse led prostate pathway service in line with national directives.
To set up nurse led telephone clinic, triaging new patient referrals, ensuring all the relevant information is provided, liaising with GPs to ensure the template is completed.
To ensure all the appropriate investigations are completed prior to the first clinic appointment.
To undertake a clinical assessment of patients with suspected prostate cancer, including physical examination, assessment and investigation of symptoms and interpretation of results.
To refer patients with identified holistic needs to the Macmillan Information & Support Service
To order investigations including MSU, PSA, mp MRI, bone scan and CT as clinically indicated
To attend outpatient clinics, working collaboratively with the surgeon to provide written and verbal information for patients to support informed decision making.
To counsel patients prior to invasive investigation procedures; including biopsy of the prostate providing written information to meet the individual needs of patients/carers.
To act as a point of contact for patients during the diagnostic phase, referring onto the Macmillan Uro-oncology Team once a diagnosis of prostate cancer has been confirmed.
To refer to other specialities following assessment and diagnostic such as incidental findings of other cancers.
To develop written information for patients about the nurse led service, providing contact details for advice and support.
To ensure appropriate treatments for patients are prescribed and signed for by the medical staff who require treatment following assessment and diagnostics, including hormone treatment, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), LUTS, UTI management. Non-medical prescribing is a desirable skill not essential for the post.
Professional Responsibilities:
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other national regulations
To undertake training to develop confidence and competence in performing transperineal l biopsies of the prostate, maintaining a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate extended practice.
To complete and maintain IRMER competence to request radiological investigation, including CT, MRI and Bone Scans in line with Trust policy.
To work autonomously as a nurse specialist, recognising own limitations and when to seek advice from the medical team.
To act as a specialist resource for GP’s and other healthcare professionals relating to prostate cancer, providing expert nursing advice and support
To promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication with the members of the Uro-oncology multidisciplinary team and with Primary Care
To act as a role model demonstrating expertise related to prostate cancer and in undertaking transperineal biopsies of the prostate.
To have expert knowledge of the prostate pathway, working to agreed protocols.
To demonstrate specialist knowledge in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, documenting the outcomes of consultations in the hospital notes and on the Somerset Cancer Database.
Demonstrate an ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries.
To identity own personal development needs to work at an advanced level and take appropriate action to ensure that these are met
To maintain a personal professional profile, demonstrating clear evidence for nursing revalidation
Quality Assurance and Monitoring:
To participate in the self-assessment against the national standards related to prostate cancer, taking part in the NHS England Quality Surveillance Program
To ensure the nurse led service is developed in line with national directives related to prostate cancer.
To collect activity data to demonstrate the effectiveness of the specialist nursing service.
To actively seek feedback from patients/carers to inform service developments.
Policy and Service Development Responsibilities:
To lead the development of policies and clinical guidelines to develop and implement the specialist nursing service in line with national directives.
To influence decisions regarding service delivery through participation in local, regional and national meetings
To work in collaboration with the Cancer Clinical Director to provide education and training to GP’s referring into the nurse led service.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the nurse led service, implementing change to enhance the patient/carer experience.
To identify areas of practice that may be expanded to promote optimal care and the best outcomes for patients.
Research and Development Responsibilities:
To initiate and be actively involved in nursing research/audit.
To promote best practice ensuring care is evidence based
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.
For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS
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.
Person specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Level 1.
- Educated to First Level Degree in nursing/cancer or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Willingness to undertake additional training to undertake biopsies of the prostate
- Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake
- Relevant Master’s Degree or working towards
- Ability to order investigations, including those within IRMER remit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Nurse Prescriber course or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive knowledge and experience in caring for patients living with prostate cancer
- Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Experience of developing and implementing nurse led clinics
- Leadership & Management
- Experience of leading research/audit
- Knowledge of the national frameworks related to prostate cancer
- Knowledge of cancer waiting times
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Assessment skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and results of investigations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and IT skills
- Ability to develop policies, protocols & guidelines
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to plan own workload & manage own time effectively
- Ability to exercise initiative & implement change
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of previous report writing
- Presentation skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly Gurney
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604523389
- Additional information
- Please contact for further information:
Liz Summers- MacMillan Cancer Lead Nurse (01604 544158)
Graham Smith - Prostate Cancer Nurse Specialist (01604 634700 ext. 8701)
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