Specialist Practitioner - Children's Bladder and Bowel Service

Sirona care & health CIC

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Job summary

The Children's Bladder and Bowel Service is an innovative and progressive service, that provides specialist care, treatment, support and advice to children (and their families) within Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) under the supervision of the Specialist Nurses.

An enthusiastic, flexible, warm and reflective practitioner who is committed to ongoing development of their skills and knowledge, is required to join the Children's Bladder and Bowel Service, to maintain the excellent standards of the service.

The service is delivered in a variety of settings including family homes, children centres, health centres/clinics and other community facilities.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

You will work under the supervision of the Specialist Nurses and Team Lead

You will provide support and assistance to the Specialist Nurses in the continence assessment process

You will provide education and training to early years settings (children's centres, pre-schools and nurseries) and educational settings (schools) to promote healthy bladders and bowels

You will provide support for children/parents of children who have not achieved continence and who are experiencing difficulties with toilet training.

You will work in partnership with families, delivering a variety of evidence-based interventions that promote continence, taking into account the emotional and developmental needs of the child

You will act as a resource to parents and children, carers, professional and non-professional staff

You will work within the wider team to develop and progress the service

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

083-6575390-LW-B

Job locations

To be discussed at interview

Various Options

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershre

BS37 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Early Years, Diploma in Childcare and Education or equivalent

Experience & Skills

Essential

Evidence of an ability to work flexibly and be adaptable according to service and service users needs
Experience of team working as well as the ability to work autonomously
Evidence of an understanding of child development and the acquisition of continence, and an awareness of the difficulties of bladder and bowel dysfunction
Good communication and interpersonal skills in a variety of situations
Evidence of basic IT skills

Desirable

Experience working in a similar community role, and using electronic patient systems such as EMIS
Awareness of the treatment and interventions for children with bladder and bowel dysfunction and support organisations (eg. ERIC)
Experience managing a caseload
Knowledge and experience of working with children and young people

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Early Years, Diploma in Childcare and Education or equivalent

Experience & Skills

Essential

Evidence of an ability to work flexibly and be adaptable according to service and service users needs
Experience of team working as well as the ability to work autonomously
Evidence of an understanding of child development and the acquisition of continence, and an awareness of the difficulties of bladder and bowel dysfunction
Good communication and interpersonal skills in a variety of situations
Evidence of basic IT skills

Desirable

Experience working in a similar community role, and using electronic patient systems such as EMIS
Awareness of the treatment and interventions for children with bladder and bowel dysfunction and support organisations (eg. ERIC)
Experience managing a caseload
Knowledge and experience of working with children and young people

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.