Job summary
This exciting post is to work within the small Paediatric team as part of the Bladder and Bowel Service, dedicated to offering specialist advice, support and treatment to children and their families. The post is based in Wokingham Hospital and you will be able to travel to other locations across Berkshire.
We deliver holistic support in the community to maximise a child or young person's independence and quality of life with bladder and bowel dysfunction. The Paediatric team supports patients up to their 19th birthday across Berkshire.
The post holder will use both local and national guidance to provide timely specialist assessment and treatment of children/young people with complex bladder and bowel problems in a variety of settings including clinic, schools and in the community. The postholder will have continuing responsibility for independently managing a caseload including those with complex needs.
The post holder will provide bladder and bowel education and training and act as a resource on matters related to Paediatric Bladder and Bowel problems. The team is highly committed to the service, providing training and sharing knowledge when needed to ensure that team members are well supported.
Main duties of the job
- Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex, chronic and progressive bladder and bowel problems
- Provide specialist bladder and bowel clinics and domiciliary visits as required.
- Making autonomous decisions regarding the management of patients with bladder and bowel problems, including advising on changes to treatment and prescribing equipment and medication as appropriate, and liaising with the patients GP as indicated
- Deliver specialist Paediatric Bladder and Bowel education within the trust.
- Act as a resource for colleagues, the public, and others on matters relating to Paediatric Bladder and Bowel dysfunction.
- Maintain clear, concise records in line with Trust Policy.
- Promote good bladder and bowel health in all aspects of work, ensuring a positive and dynamic approach towards individuals
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Be able to develop a good relationship with the child/young person, using age appropriate language to build a trusting relationship with them.
- Must be flexible in the role to ensure that the bladder and bowel needs of the child/young person are met with skilled nursing intervention.
- Have knowledge of or willing to learn in-depth an understanding of continence products and prescription requirements.
- Be part of the facilitation of training of patients, carers, professionals, and students in the area of bladder and bowel promotion.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Be able to develop a good relationship with the child/young person, using age appropriate language to build a trusting relationship with them.
- Must be flexible in the role to ensure that the bladder and bowel needs of the child/young person are met with skilled nursing intervention.
- Have knowledge of or willing to learn in-depth an understanding of continence products and prescription requirements.
- Be part of the facilitation of training of patients, carers, professionals, and students in the area of bladder and bowel promotion.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child Branch or RSCN or degree level Health Visitor or School Nurse
- First Level Degree
- Statutory and Mandatory Training according to BHFT policy or agreement to undertake as part of role
Desirable
- Specialist continence course
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration nursing, including working with children
- Budget awareness
- Proven experience of caseload and workload management with effective organisational skills.
- Excellent teaching and Presentation Skills
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and working with vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience working with children with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction and ability to demonstrate good understanding of continence issues in children.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT literate and working knowledge of electronic records and databases with accurate record keeping and administrative skills.
- Demonstrate independent working and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of issues relating to safe practice Accurate record keeping
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Possess a current driving licence & have the use of a car for work purposes
- Ability to work flexible hours
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child Branch or RSCN or degree level Health Visitor or School Nurse
- First Level Degree
- Statutory and Mandatory Training according to BHFT policy or agreement to undertake as part of role
Desirable
- Specialist continence course
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration nursing, including working with children
- Budget awareness
- Proven experience of caseload and workload management with effective organisational skills.
- Excellent teaching and Presentation Skills
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and working with vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience working with children with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction and ability to demonstrate good understanding of continence issues in children.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT literate and working knowledge of electronic records and databases with accurate record keeping and administrative skills.
- Demonstrate independent working and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of issues relating to safe practice Accurate record keeping
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Possess a current driving licence & have the use of a car for work purposes
- Ability to work flexible hours
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).
