Job summary
We are looking for a Specialist Nurse to join our team in a development role!
The service promotes bladder & bowel health, along with all aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction through interventions by specifically trained Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and a Women's Health Physiotherapist.
The team provides an assessment and treatment service for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, following clinical pathways agreed by Consultants and GPs. The Bladder and Bowel service also assesses and provides continence containment products following the Trust Formulary appropriate to the clinical need of the patient.
Referrals are accepted from any health care professional or self-referral for people registered with a Southampton City GP area, as well as registered with a GP across West Hampshire for the Level 2 Specialist Clinics.
You would be expected to complete a program of learning and development through the first 6-12 months, and once competencies are completed and there is evidence of sustained competency the post will be converted to a Band 6 position.
On completion of the development program, this is a 22.5 hours per week clinical facing role, the service operates Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30, excluding Bank Holidays. Flexible working patterns can be discussed if they support the delivery of the service.
This will be an extremely exciting opportunity for development for any successful candidate; and you will be joining an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated team.
Main duties of the job
To support the opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse with an interest in the Bladder & Bowel Specialism to develop the clinical, leadership and managerial competencies needed to become a Band 6 Specialist Nurse.
The successful candidate will work towards playing a key role in the co-ordination of the Bladder and Bowel Service, helping to provide a high-quality specialist service to patients.
They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care in relation to bladder and bowel.
To develop the skills to be able to provide expert advice and advanced clinical practice within the field of bladder and bowel.
To develop and provide specialist education and training to others.
They will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivery.
To assist the team lead to develop the clinical service within the specialist field.
To promote the quality programmes of bladder and bowel care across the Trust, so as to ensure successful & equitable delivery of appropriate bladder and bowel care.
To actively engage in the Trust Quality agenda, maintaining a culture of service improvement which promotes quality, safety and striving to do better.
This is in line with the requirements set out in the NMC code which require all registered nurses to:
Prioritise people; Practice effectively; Preserve safety; Promote professionalism and trust.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC
- Teaching Qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Practice assessor/supervisor
Desirable
- Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans
- Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision/assessing junior staff and students
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources
Desirable
- As a Senior Nurse to be able to demonstrate knowledge of bladder and bowel diagnosis, treatment and advice
- Some awareness of the market for continence products and keeping up to date with new products
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Experience
- Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans
- Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision/assessing junior staff and students
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources
- Skills
- Clinically competent at Band 5 level
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, ability to receive and provide complex information which may be sensitive, contentious, where persuasive negotiation may be required and there could be barriers to understanding
- Ability to work autonomously; prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, work is managed rather than supervised; works within clear code of practice
- Problem solving skills
- Advocacy skills
- Teaching, supervision and assessing skills
- Assess patient/clients plan develop/implement programmes of care conditions, using judgement when assessing /evaluating patients' conditions
- Ability to work as part of a team and support development of others
- There is an occasional requirement for physical effort manoeuvring patient and moving equipment
- Frequent need to deal with managing emotional issues
- Ability to adapt to change within work situation
- There is a requirement to manage unpleasant working conditions i.e. body fluids
- Knowledge
- Understanding of the health needs of people in their care and health promotion
- Understanding of a range of clinical approaches
- Awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
- Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
- Knowledge of health promotion
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post
- Is able to work legally in the UK
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults
- Ability to travel for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire as required for role.
- For posts which require a professional registration, post holders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body.
- A valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK is required as well as the use of a car.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC
- Teaching Qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Practice assessor/supervisor
Desirable
- Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans
- Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision/assessing junior staff and students
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources
Desirable
- As a Senior Nurse to be able to demonstrate knowledge of bladder and bowel diagnosis, treatment and advice
- Some awareness of the market for continence products and keeping up to date with new products
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Experience
- Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans
- Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision/assessing junior staff and students
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources
- Skills
- Clinically competent at Band 5 level
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, ability to receive and provide complex information which may be sensitive, contentious, where persuasive negotiation may be required and there could be barriers to understanding
- Ability to work autonomously; prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, work is managed rather than supervised; works within clear code of practice
- Problem solving skills
- Advocacy skills
- Teaching, supervision and assessing skills
- Assess patient/clients plan develop/implement programmes of care conditions, using judgement when assessing /evaluating patients' conditions
- Ability to work as part of a team and support development of others
- There is an occasional requirement for physical effort manoeuvring patient and moving equipment
- Frequent need to deal with managing emotional issues
- Ability to adapt to change within work situation
- There is a requirement to manage unpleasant working conditions i.e. body fluids
- Knowledge
- Understanding of the health needs of people in their care and health promotion
- Understanding of a range of clinical approaches
- Awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
- Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
- Knowledge of health promotion
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post
- Is able to work legally in the UK
- Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults
- Ability to travel for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire as required for role.
- For posts which require a professional registration, post holders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body.
- A valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK is required as well as the use of a car.
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).
