Continence Support Nurse

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Qualifications/Training.

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of post basic professional development
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills

Desirable

• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake
• Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Areas of Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
• Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and application to clinical practice
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
• Evidence of holistic assessment and evaluation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of local services

Communication Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT.
• Ability to disseminate complex information to others
• Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team

Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity

Physical Skills

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Demonstrate clinical skills and dexterity

Desirable

• ECDL or willing to undertake training

Physical Effort

Essential

• Able to travel throughout Bedfordshire in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demands.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).