Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland Bladder and Bowel Team have an exciting opportunity for
a Registered Nurse to join our team Specialist Continence Nurse.
Do you love to
make people smile?
Do you want to
change people's lives for the better?
That is what we
do here in the Community Continence Service!
We are looking
for a Band 6 Clinician who is filled with passion to become part of our
service, who possesses excellent communication skills and who strives to
continually develop the service and improve the patient journey.
We (and
potentially you) have the ability to help people who have become socially
isolated, often self-imposed, due to their bladder and/or bowels ruling and
ruining their lives and change them into happy, confident, people who have the
potential to live life to the fullest.
Informal visits
welcome.
Main duties of the job
Team works
Monday Friday 08.30- 16.30
Service that
spans across South Tyneside and Sunderland
The post holder
will be required to undertake holistic continence assessments, and work with
patients to develop individualised treatment programmes to promote continence.
The post holder
will hold clinics in both Sunderland and South Tyneside, and also visit
patients in their home when the patient is unable to attend clinic.
The post holder
will contribute to the delivery of the education programme for both Trust Staff
and care home staff adhering to Trust Policy and guidelines.
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
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Deliver
and implement planning of specialist bladder and bowel care to all residents of
South Tyne and Sunderland and those with a registered South Tyneside /
Sunderland GP.
Provides
specialist bladder and bowel care advice and education to community based
healthcare staff.
To liaise
with all multi-disciplinary healthcare providers (primary/secondary
care/agencies) to plan and deliver a pathway of best practice for the patient.
To
provide support to Clinical Team Manager, using resources effectively.
Support
the provision of specialist clinical knowledge and advice to other nursing
staff, the wider multi professional team, allied health professionals, patients
and their families/carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Deliver
and implement planning of specialist bladder and bowel care to all residents of
South Tyne and Sunderland and those with a registered South Tyneside /
Sunderland GP.
Provides
specialist bladder and bowel care advice and education to community based
healthcare staff.
To liaise
with all multi-disciplinary healthcare providers (primary/secondary
care/agencies) to plan and deliver a pathway of best practice for the patient.
To
provide support to Clinical Team Manager, using resources effectively.
Support
the provision of specialist clinical knowledge and advice to other nursing
staff, the wider multi professional team, allied health professionals, patients
and their families/carers.
Person Specification
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
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
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
Person Specification
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
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
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
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).
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