Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Continence - Clinical/Admin Support

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Admin Support to join our team!

The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive and efficient clinical and administrative support to the Adult Continence Service.

Working within a team of 6, across Somerset providing continence support to care support workers, clients, relatives and colleagues under the guidance of the Continence Service Specialist Nurses.

Computer systems will be used including RIO and ESSITY as well as bladder scanners.

Main duties of the job

  • Working closely with clinical team members to deliver co-ordinated service support.
  • Supporting the daily running of the service via processing of service referrals, booking appointments and sending relevant correspondence.
  • Support the running of the home delivery service and product supplier database.
  • Deal with telephone enquiries from service users/colleagues.
  • Organise own workload.
  • The role will involve travelling across Somerest.
  • Flexible working will be considered as long as it meets the needs of the continence service and the team.
  • Work within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust values and core standards whilst maintaining a service to colleagues and service users.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

08 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-ZO5807846

Job locations

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Desirable

  • NVQ in Healthcare Level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous Hospital working experience
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Desirable

  • NVQ in Healthcare Level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous Hospital working experience
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Continence Nurse specialist/Nurse Lead

Samantha Clarke

samantha.clarke@somersetft.nhs.uk

07549907205

Details

Date posted

08 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-ZO5807846

Job locations

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton

TA1 5DA


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