Job summary
THIS IS A PERMANENTLY FUNDED POST BUT SECONDMENT APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOMED
The role of the Childrens Continence Nurse Specialist is to
deliver a nurse led continence service for children and young people across
South Tyneside and Sunderland.
To achieve and maintain optimal continence through provision
and facilitation of investigation and assessment, development of care packages
and ongoing support and management throughout treatment programmes.
Provide support, education and training in all aspects of
bladder/bowel problems to children, carers and other health care professionals
in a variety of community settings.
The post holder will be expected to work across South Tyneside
and Sunderland at various clinical sites, including doing home visits to clients
homes/residential schools/mainstream schools.
Main duties of the job
To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is
legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by
the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
To manage a caseload of children and young people who have
been referred to the Community Childrens Continence Service (Level 2) that continue
to experience night time wetting, daytime wetting and/or constipation/soiling
after initial input and review from Universal Services (Level 1).
To be responsible for assessing children and young people with
bladder and bowel dysfunction and implement individualised care plans to treat
and/or manage the presenting compliant in line with the local and national policies/guidance
and pathways.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acts as a source of specialist advice for residents in South Tyneside and Sunderland
including their carers with bladder and bowel problems/incontinence, also including
healthcare staff/agencies who are part of multi-disciplinary care provision.
To work in collaboration with the Clinical Team Manager to provide best practice in
accordance with local and national policy and guidelines.
To plan and delivery specialist clinical treatment/management/advice in a nurse led
community clinic and domiciliary setting.
Manage own patient caseload to ensure appropriate and timely service is provided.
Provide education and training within primary care including residential and nursing homes.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acts as a source of specialist advice for residents in South Tyneside and Sunderland
including their carers with bladder and bowel problems/incontinence, also including
healthcare staff/agencies who are part of multi-disciplinary care provision.
To work in collaboration with the Clinical Team Manager to provide best practice in
accordance with local and national policy and guidelines.
To plan and delivery specialist clinical treatment/management/advice in a nurse led
community clinic and domiciliary setting.
Manage own patient caseload to ensure appropriate and timely service is provided.
Provide education and training within primary care including residential and nursing homes.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of NICE Guidance related to continence
- Evidence of audit and analytical skills
- Good understanding of the role of clinical nurse specialist in bladder and bowel care practice
- Motivated, reliable and commitment to team working
- Able to prioritise and self manage own workload
- Competent IT user including email, Microsoft Office and clinical systems
- Flexible worker able to be creative and innovate
Desirable
- Experience of budgetary monitoring / control
Experience
Essential
- Post registration nursing experience
- Experience of working in continence care or urology, gynaecology, colorectal nursing
- Experience of working with staff and service users to improve services
Desirable
- Experience of practice development / project work
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves and others
- Car Driver able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First degree in Nursing or Health related topic or working towards
- Able to complete Nurse prescribing qualification and achieve Prescriber status
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber
- Post registration qualification in continence e.g. ENB 978
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Clinical skills for assessment and treatment related to continence
- nursing care
- Recognizable teaching / mentorship qualification e.g. Teaching Certificate or working towards
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of NICE Guidance related to continence
- Evidence of audit and analytical skills
- Good understanding of the role of clinical nurse specialist in bladder and bowel care practice
- Motivated, reliable and commitment to team working
- Able to prioritise and self manage own workload
- Competent IT user including email, Microsoft Office and clinical systems
- Flexible worker able to be creative and innovate
Desirable
- Experience of budgetary monitoring / control
Experience
Essential
- Post registration nursing experience
- Experience of working in continence care or urology, gynaecology, colorectal nursing
- Experience of working with staff and service users to improve services
Desirable
- Experience of practice development / project work
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves and others
- Car Driver able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First degree in Nursing or Health related topic or working towards
- Able to complete Nurse prescribing qualification and achieve Prescriber status
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber
- Post registration qualification in continence e.g. ENB 978
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Clinical skills for assessment and treatment related to continence
- nursing care
- Recognizable teaching / mentorship qualification e.g. Teaching Certificate or working towards
Additional information
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).
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