Job summary
Adult
incontinence can occur at all stages in life and for many different reasons. It
can result in a significant reduction in self-esteem, depression and loss of
independence. It can affect
relationships and even an individuals employment.
As
a continence specialist nurse you can change lives through the right
assessment, treatment and management plan.
Our
small, friendly Continence Team is looking for a Band 5/Band 6 registered
nurse (dependent on experience), to join the team.
This is an
excellent developmental opportunity for a registered nurse looking to enhance
their clinical skills. We will support the post holder through their
development to ensure they are confident and competent in this specialist role.
If you are dedicated
to promoting health and wellbeing whilst being energetic, motivated, and
innovative this could be the post for you.
As the post holder will work across
multiple sites and visit patients in their own homes, candidates must have a
full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
We would encourage any interested applicants to contact
Diane Winchester, Clinical Lead for Long Term Conditions and would welcome an
informal visit to our base in Redhill.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, developing,
implementing, and evaluating specialist continence care. They will support individuals and their
families or carers in the community with the aim of optimising patients' levels
of continence, independence and self-care.
The post
holder will be the named nurse within the team for the management of those
patients who are unable to attend the community continence clinics ensuring our
continence specialist service is accessible to all.
The post
holder will act as an expert resource on continence care, providing training as
required to other health care professionals.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is
responsible for promoting continence and providing specialist assessment and
diagnostic intervention enabling treatment and management packages of care, for
patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
They are required
to provide specialist advice and training on the promotion of continence for
individual patients, staff and representatives of other statutory, voluntary
and private sector organisations as required and act as an expert resource to
other professionals, patients and carers.
In addition, the
post holder will participate in the development of the service to improve
patient care. They will foster good
working relationships with other health professionals to ensure patients
receive optimal care, and provide an effective interface between the Primary
Care, Community Care and the Acute Services.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is
responsible for promoting continence and providing specialist assessment and
diagnostic intervention enabling treatment and management packages of care, for
patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
They are required
to provide specialist advice and training on the promotion of continence for
individual patients, staff and representatives of other statutory, voluntary
and private sector organisations as required and act as an expert resource to
other professionals, patients and carers.
In addition, the
post holder will participate in the development of the service to improve
patient care. They will foster good
working relationships with other health professionals to ensure patients
receive optimal care, and provide an effective interface between the Primary
Care, Community Care and the Acute Services.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under
supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register
- Previous continence promotion experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Degree qualification in a nursing related field
Desirable
- MSC or MA or working towards
- Advanced physical assessment
- Promotion of continence qualification
- Non-medical prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- Current national guidelines in continence.
- Knowledge of bladder and bowel dysfunction including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
- Familiar with commonly used continence medications
- Community Services
- Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Car Driver/use of vehicle for business purposes.
- Excellent communication skills with staff, patients and relatives
- Holistic assessment
- Continence assessment
- IT skills and willingness to learn new clinical information systems
- Record keeping
Desirable
- Treatment Planning
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
- Auditing skills
Other
Essential
- Patient centred approach with commitment to caring
- Team Working
- Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels
- A full driving license and access to a car for work purposes
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post qualification experience.
- Previous continence promotion experience
- Evidence of delivering teaching to a variety of groups.
Desirable
- Evidence of service evaluation through clinical auditGynaecology / Urology experience
- Community experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register
- Previous continence promotion experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Degree qualification in a nursing related field
Desirable
- MSC or MA or working towards
- Advanced physical assessment
- Promotion of continence qualification
- Non-medical prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- Current national guidelines in continence.
- Knowledge of bladder and bowel dysfunction including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
- Familiar with commonly used continence medications
- Community Services
- Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Car Driver/use of vehicle for business purposes.
- Excellent communication skills with staff, patients and relatives
- Holistic assessment
- Continence assessment
- IT skills and willingness to learn new clinical information systems
- Record keeping
Desirable
- Treatment Planning
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
- Auditing skills
Other
Essential
- Patient centred approach with commitment to caring
- Team Working
- Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels
- A full driving license and access to a car for work purposes
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post qualification experience.
- Previous continence promotion experience
- Evidence of delivering teaching to a variety of groups.
Desirable
- Evidence of service evaluation through clinical auditGynaecology / Urology experience
- Community experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
