Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job summary
The Clinical Specialist Nurse contributes to the provision of continence specialist nursing. The role requires competence in specific areas of knowledge and nursing expertise in the field of continence and the ability to provide advice, education and support to both staff and patients, within the Department of Health, NMC, NICE and RCN guidelines. To lead a team of allocated staff with the support of Continence Clinical Lead.
Main duties of the job
work under the indirect supervision of the clinical lead for complex cases and to receive support while working on strategic development of the team/service.
Work autonomously with patient and carers receiving referrals according to clinical need and priority using evidence based practice to meet their needs
To act as a resource of expertise and advice to junior staff, other health professionals and patients.
To assess and implement the holistic needs of continence patients and factors that impact on the patients overall condition, raising concerns as appropriate.
Act as a point of contact for patients, carers and other staff members for specialist advice and support
Work collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team and other health professionals, organisations and agencies, to improve care for patients.
Maintain adequate records within NMC requirements and work with a high level of autonomy and accountability.
Instigate and identify the need for protection of vulnerable adults, including referral to socials services, report writing and presentation to relevant bodies.
Use risk assessment tools safely to manage high risk areas and ensure compliance with Health and Safety guidance.
participate in staff meetings, case conferences and data collection, audit as required.
Ensure that staff levels are safe, as per the continence service Standard Operational Procedure (SOP)
About us
Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?
Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?
We want to meet you!
Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.
Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.
Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:
- Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
- We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
- We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.
Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.
Details
Date posted
13 December 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SW-C-1182A
Job locations
Fareham Community Hospital
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 7DQ
Employer details
Employer name
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fareham Community Hospital
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 7DQ
Employer's website
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