Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland Bladder and Bowel Team have an exciting opportunity for
a Registered Nurse with significant experience working in a paediatric area
e.g. SPCHN/SN/CCN to join our team.
We are looking
for a Band 6 Clinician who is filled with passion to become part of our
service, who possesses excellent communication skills with a passion to
continually develop the service to improve the child/family journey.
The post holder
will be required to undertake holistic Tier 2 level continence assessments, and
work with children and families to develop individualised treatment programmes
to promote continence.
The post holder
will hold clinics in both Sunderland and South Tyneside and deliver training
programmes to STSFT staff
Informal visits
encouraged
Main duties of the job
Team works
Monday Friday 08.30- 16.30
Service that spans across South Tyneside and
Sunderland
To adopt a philosophy of continued professional
development in line with service provision, working within the scope of
Specialist Nurse Role following local policies/protocols /guidelines to meet
the needs of children and young people with continence problems.
We are looking
for a Band 6 Clinician who is filled with passion to become part of our
service.
We (and
potentially you) have the ability to empower children, young people and
families enabling them to make informed choices with an aim to have confident,
smiley people who have the potential to live life to the fullest.
Make no
mistakes, continence is a passion and is so much more rewarding than what you
make think.
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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
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 SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To support
in the day-to-day management of an integrated evidence based Community
Paediatric Bladder and Bowel Service, with responsibility for the delivery of
patient care optimising the cost-effective use of all resources.
To support
coordination of paediatric Bladder and Bowel service provision within
Sunderland and South Tyneside
To manage
a caseload for the children bladder and bowel service working at Tier 2 level
To work
with paediatric colleagues in providing an accessible and multi disciplinary
continence service.
Ensure a
seamless service and help reduce inappropriate referrals to secondary care by
working in collaboration with tier 2 paediatric staff.
To respond
effectively to the childs physical, psychological and social needs by working
along-side Secondary care, Education, Children and Young People Service and
Social Services.
To
transform service delivery by enhancing collaborative working across hospital
and community
To meet
the needs of all children and young people with continence problems (including
children with learning difficulties and physical disabilities) in order to
achieve complete continence or manage their condition discreetly and
effectively if full control is not possible
To work in
appropriate care settings, within the scope of a specialist nurse role
following local policies/protocols/guidelines.
To assess
individual childrens needs using a comprehensive bladder /bowel assessment,
determining a plan of care and implementing holistic, research based health
care (including initiating investigations and prescribe medication when
necessary)
Work in
collaboration with tier 1/2/3/4 services in bowel and bladder care to provide
high quality care which follows best practice and meets the NHS outcome
framework domains (1, 2, 3, and 4).
Support
the lead nurse to ensure the service meets NICE guidelines, Department of
Health and NHS England recommendations.
Triage all
referrals into tier 2 Paediatric Bladder and Bowel service ensuring that local
guidelines are followed and referral is to the appropriate professional.
To help
manage the provision of NHS disposable containment products for children in
Sunderland and South Tyneside
To act as
a resource of specialist Paediatric continence advice in Sunderland and South
Tyneside by providing training and support to internal and external staff .
To
facilitate and support the development of a communication network for
Paediatric continence advice and information for staff
To ensure
systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety
To support
the development of user involvement within the Paediatric Bladder and Bowel
Service to improve the child/family journey.
Support
transition of care into adult Bladder and Bowel services
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To support
in the day-to-day management of an integrated evidence based Community
Paediatric Bladder and Bowel Service, with responsibility for the delivery of
patient care optimising the cost-effective use of all resources.
To support
coordination of paediatric Bladder and Bowel service provision within
Sunderland and South Tyneside
To manage
a caseload for the children bladder and bowel service working at Tier 2 level
To work
with paediatric colleagues in providing an accessible and multi disciplinary
continence service.
Ensure a
seamless service and help reduce inappropriate referrals to secondary care by
working in collaboration with tier 2 paediatric staff.
To respond
effectively to the childs physical, psychological and social needs by working
along-side Secondary care, Education, Children and Young People Service and
Social Services.
To
transform service delivery by enhancing collaborative working across hospital
and community
To meet
the needs of all children and young people with continence problems (including
children with learning difficulties and physical disabilities) in order to
achieve complete continence or manage their condition discreetly and
effectively if full control is not possible
To work in
appropriate care settings, within the scope of a specialist nurse role
following local policies/protocols/guidelines.
To assess
individual childrens needs using a comprehensive bladder /bowel assessment,
determining a plan of care and implementing holistic, research based health
care (including initiating investigations and prescribe medication when
necessary)
Work in
collaboration with tier 1/2/3/4 services in bowel and bladder care to provide
high quality care which follows best practice and meets the NHS outcome
framework domains (1, 2, 3, and 4).
Support
the lead nurse to ensure the service meets NICE guidelines, Department of
Health and NHS England recommendations.
Triage all
referrals into tier 2 Paediatric Bladder and Bowel service ensuring that local
guidelines are followed and referral is to the appropriate professional.
To help
manage the provision of NHS disposable containment products for children in
Sunderland and South Tyneside
To act as
a resource of specialist Paediatric continence advice in Sunderland and South
Tyneside by providing training and support to internal and external staff .
To
facilitate and support the development of a communication network for
Paediatric continence advice and information for staff
To ensure
systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety
To support
the development of user involvement within the Paediatric Bladder and Bowel
Service to improve the child/family journey.
Support
transition of care into adult Bladder and Bowel services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in a Paediatric continence community or acute setting
- Multi- disciplinary/ multi-agency working
- Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of leading clinical development
- Experience of managing change
- Motivated
- Ability to set objectives and prioritise
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research
- Ability to undertake audit
- Involvement in service review and development
- Project management
- Experience of budgetary monitoring/control
- Appraisal skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of childrens safeguarding and effective report writing skills
- Evidence of knowledge / skills in Paediatric Bladder and Bowel Care
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with motivation and enthusiasm
- Experience in use of Information technology
- Ability to prioritise and self-manage own caseload
- Car driver and valid driving license
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research
- Previous involvement in service review and development/project management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with significant experience of working in a paediatric area e.g. SPCHN / SN / CCN
- Degree in nursing/health related subject
Desirable
- Paediatric RGN
- Leadership Qualification
- Post registration qualification related to continence
- Recruitment and selection course
- Clinical Skills Qualification
- Prescribing Qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in a Paediatric continence community or acute setting
- Multi- disciplinary/ multi-agency working
- Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of leading clinical development
- Experience of managing change
- Motivated
- Ability to set objectives and prioritise
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research
- Ability to undertake audit
- Involvement in service review and development
- Project management
- Experience of budgetary monitoring/control
- Appraisal skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of childrens safeguarding and effective report writing skills
- Evidence of knowledge / skills in Paediatric Bladder and Bowel Care
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with motivation and enthusiasm
- Experience in use of Information technology
- Ability to prioritise and self-manage own caseload
- Car driver and valid driving license
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research
- Previous involvement in service review and development/project management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with significant experience of working in a paediatric area e.g. SPCHN / SN / CCN
- Degree in nursing/health related subject
Desirable
- Paediatric RGN
- Leadership Qualification
- Post registration qualification related to continence
- Recruitment and selection course
- Clinical Skills Qualification
- Prescribing Qualification
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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