Job summary
Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse wanting to make a real difference? We are seeking a Bladder and Bowel Nurse Specialist to join our team supporting caseloads across the South East with this unique and rewarding opportunity to deliver expert patient care, empower patients and shape the future of continence services.
This rewarding role will enable the post holder to grow and enhance Community skills within a Specialist area alongside the wider MDT in both clinic settings and visiting patients in their homes.
You will be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programmes for individuals, alongside teaching and supporting both staff and carers.
We currently have opportunities across the Organisational Geographical footprint would welcome any queries and visits prior to application.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for conducting clinics, managing a caseload of patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, and carrying out domiciliary visits. This will include assessing and supporting patients to optimise their quality of life living with a bladder and/or bowel condition, carrying out holistic continence assessments, and advising on self-management programmes and management options.
We also provide ongoing education programmes and support to other healthcare professionals/workers and promote excellence in continence nursing care.
You will need to able to drive with a full UK licence due to the geographic area covered by the team.
About us
At SCFT, we develop and nurture our staff recognising they are our greatest asset. We give clear career pathways, support wellbeing, recognise and value diversity and provide the leadership, skills and knowledge needed to deliver the best care for our patients now and in the future. Other reasons to work with us include:
- Positive 2021 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly
- Rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- A great variety of working environments, in the community, in patients' homes and in our community hospitals
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as part time, flexi time, annualised hours etc.
- Supportive team environments
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse the post holder is required to adhere to NMC standards and guidelines of practice, education and conduct. The post holder is a member of the Bladder & Bowel Service and responsibilities will include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes for individuals without direct supervision. The post holder will regularly deputise for the Bladder & Bowel Specialist Nurse Team Leader. The post holder will be expected to teach and support programmes of care to qualified/unqualified staff and formal/ informal carers.
Please do also refer to the attached documents for full description of the role or contact the service for an informal chat with our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse the post holder is required to adhere to NMC standards and guidelines of practice, education and conduct. The post holder is a member of the Bladder & Bowel Service and responsibilities will include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes for individuals without direct supervision. The post holder will regularly deputise for the Bladder & Bowel Specialist Nurse Team Leader. The post holder will be expected to teach and support programmes of care to qualified/unqualified staff and formal/ informal carers.
Please do also refer to the attached documents for full description of the role or contact the service for an informal chat with our team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- registered nurse with post reg qualification in continence
- relevant degree/ post grad
- teaching qualification at level 3
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post reg
- relevant clinical experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- evidence of ability to monitor and maintain standards of care
- compotnnet computer skills
- ability to plan education programmes
- ability to assess compotecy
- ability to understand and promote the role of the nurse specilist
- ability to relate theory into practice
skills
Essential
- ability to organise workload
- data clinical knowledge
- committment to CPD
- Knowledge of clincial Governance
other
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- registered nurse with post reg qualification in continence
- relevant degree/ post grad
- teaching qualification at level 3
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post reg
- relevant clinical experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- evidence of ability to monitor and maintain standards of care
- compotnnet computer skills
- ability to plan education programmes
- ability to assess compotecy
- ability to understand and promote the role of the nurse specilist
- ability to relate theory into practice
skills
Essential
- ability to organise workload
- data clinical knowledge
- committment to CPD
- Knowledge of clincial Governance
other
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
