Job summary
SPECIALIST
NURSE
CHILDRENS
CONTINENCE SERVICE
We are looking for a motivated
individual with an enthusiasm for childrens continence promotion to join our
friendly team for a fixed term position.
This is an opportunity to develop
skills in care planning for children with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.
This role requires autonomy of caseload management but you will be supported by
a wider team that looks after adults with similar conditions.
The successful applicant will work
across a clinic and office setting. A mixture of meeting with families to
assess the needs of children and young people face-to-face with additional time
to complete virtual follow-ups and caseload management responsibilities.
You will need good communication skills
with both patients and colleagues to liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary
services to provide the holistic care and effective management of continence.
Experience in the continence specialism
is desirable but training can be provided to support your development.
This is a fixed term post and is for 15 hours per week for 1 year. The usual working hours are 8.30-4.30, 2 days per week and
will be within Monday
Friday, excluding bank holidays.
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House although
you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.
Interview date: 22/05/2025.
Main duties of the job
To ensure high quality
community care young people aged 4-19 years who experience bladder and/or
bowel difficulties including soiling and/or day and night time wetting.
Provide a Nurse-led children's continence
service that meets the needs of children and their families indirectly or
directly.
To
improve outcomes for children and young people experiencing bladder and bowel
difficulties.
Identify
opportunities to empower parent/carers and their child in the management of
their continence needs.
To
undertake holistic continence assessments of children/young people affected by
bladder and /or bowel conditions in line with national and local guidelines,
policies, procedures and pathways.
Create care plans alongside children and
their families which are carefully adapted to the individualised needs of
the child/young person in order to successfully support the management of
their continence difficulties according to the child/young persons goals
for therapy, promoting continence wherever possible.
Work alongside the Urology and Colorectal
Service Lead to support the shaping and management of the home delivery
service and ensure a patient-focused service is delivered in line with
quality indicators.
About us
At
Your Healthcare CIC, we are
dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care
services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning
disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we
prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to
make a real impact.
Why Choose Us?
NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change
terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without
delays.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
and various staff discounts.
Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback
from staff and patients.
Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion,
encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our
membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.
Join Us Today
We are
looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity,
and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and
social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our
career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and
dedication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attachment under the supporting documents.
This is a fixed term post and is for 15 hours per week. The usual working hours are 8.30-4.30, 2 days per week and
will be within Monday
Friday, excluding bank holidays.
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House although
you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.
We encourage you to discuss your
flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process.
While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully
consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that
flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
Recruitment
process
Please apply using the NHS Jobs online
system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how
you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how
you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attachment under the supporting documents.
This is a fixed term post and is for 15 hours per week. The usual working hours are 8.30-4.30, 2 days per week and
will be within Monday
Friday, excluding bank holidays.
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House although
you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.
We encourage you to discuss your
flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process.
While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully
consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that
flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
Recruitment
process
Please apply using the NHS Jobs online
system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how
you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how
you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Registered Nurse (Child Branch)
- Evidence of continuing personal and Professional development.
- Continence Care Training
Desirable
- Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - NMC Registered.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of managing own caseload
- Working with school aged children and families.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of facilitating/mentoring nursing students
- Teaching
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Health promotion / Continence care health promotion and management
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate accurately and clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work without supervision
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, negotiating and communication with members, service users and partner organisations.
- Confidence to contribute at meetings
- Ability to adapt to change within the working environment
- Reflective practitioner
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
- Dipstick Urinalysis
- Bladder and bowel anatomy and physiology knowledge
Desirable
- Physical assessment and clinical reasoning
- Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
-
- Policy and guideline writing skills
- Audit skills
- Knowledge of Pelvic floor exercises
- Bladder and bowel pharmacology knowledge
Any other factors
Essential
Desirable
- Car Driver and use of car
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic about Childrens bladder and bowel health with a high standard of personal performance.
- Effective Team player
- Effective communicator
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Scope of Professional practice and Accountability and PREP
- Factors affecting the health and well-being of children and young people.
- Knowledge of Childrens services
- The knowledge and skills to manage children with bladder and bowel dysfunction, constipation, faecal soiling and day and night urinary wetting.
- Knowledge of relevant NICE and DOH guidelines documents
- Ability to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safeguarding children.
- Evidence of reflective nursing practice
- Awareness of current NHS policy and implications for practice
- Knowledge of the value of clinical supervision
- Basic knowledge on pharmacological effects on the bladder and bowel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Registered Nurse (Child Branch)
- Evidence of continuing personal and Professional development.
- Continence Care Training
Desirable
- Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - NMC Registered.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of managing own caseload
- Working with school aged children and families.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of facilitating/mentoring nursing students
- Teaching
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Health promotion / Continence care health promotion and management
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate accurately and clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work without supervision
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, negotiating and communication with members, service users and partner organisations.
- Confidence to contribute at meetings
- Ability to adapt to change within the working environment
- Reflective practitioner
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
- Dipstick Urinalysis
- Bladder and bowel anatomy and physiology knowledge
Desirable
- Physical assessment and clinical reasoning
- Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
-
- Policy and guideline writing skills
- Audit skills
- Knowledge of Pelvic floor exercises
- Bladder and bowel pharmacology knowledge
Any other factors
Essential
Desirable
- Car Driver and use of car
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic about Childrens bladder and bowel health with a high standard of personal performance.
- Effective Team player
- Effective communicator
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Scope of Professional practice and Accountability and PREP
- Factors affecting the health and well-being of children and young people.
- Knowledge of Childrens services
- The knowledge and skills to manage children with bladder and bowel dysfunction, constipation, faecal soiling and day and night urinary wetting.
- Knowledge of relevant NICE and DOH guidelines documents
- Ability to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safeguarding children.
- Evidence of reflective nursing practice
- Awareness of current NHS policy and implications for practice
- Knowledge of the value of clinical supervision
- Basic knowledge on pharmacological effects on the bladder and bowel
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).
