Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a paediatric nurse or qualified nurse with paediatric experience who is innovative, motivated and creative to join the Healthy Child Programme 0-19 service (Health Visiting and School Nursing).
The postholder will
- lead the service delivery to promote continence and manage incontinence of children and young people 0-19 years, working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to advise and support, treat and signpost children, young people and their families in the management of continence.
- have the specialist skills, knowledge and experience to assess children's continence needs, plan, implement and monitor care.
- provide specialist advice to parents/carers, members of the School Nursing and Health Visiting service and other professionals.
The post holder will Use their specialist knowledge of continence management, be responsible for developing, leading, planning and delivering a continence service for children and their families.
The post holder will use specialist skills, carry out assessment of children's continence needs, analysis and interpret complex information to identify appropriate specialist programmes of care/interventions and evaluates clinical care.
Gives specialist advice to children, young people and their parents/carers
To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
Communicates highly sensitive information in an empathetic and reassuring manner, adapting communication appropriately to meet the needs of children / young people, their parents or guardians, including those with special educational needs and disability.
Provide specialist consultation to HCP 0-19 staff and other professionals which supports the care of children with continence difficulties, including supporting the development of specialist care plans for children in education.
Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies including Children Community Nurses, Acute and Community Paediatricians.
To act as coordinator and key worker for delegated children and families with continence issues and to delegate work as appropriate to other members of the HCP 01-9 service.
Plans provision of care for children and young people including clinics and health education. Co-ordinate and support staff to deliver this provision.
To work as part of HCP 0-19 team using a person-centred approach which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for children aged 0-25 years who have disabilities and/or complex needs.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of HCP 0-19 team using a person-centred approach which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for children aged 0-25 years who have disabilities and/or complex needs.
During the absence of the Clinical Team leader for SEND, to lead and promote team working and contribute to the delivery of services within the team
To develop evidence-based practice by utilising research and auditing clinical effectiveness for children/young people with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction
Implement policies and propose changes to practices, procedures for continence pathway
Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies including Children Community Nurses, Acute and Community Paediatricians.
To act as co-ordinator and Key Worker for delegated children and families with continence issues and to delegate work as appropriate to other members of the HCP 01-9 service.
To understand and manage databases and allocate work in order of priority for yourself and others.
To contribute to the identification of training needs within the team.
To deliver continence training to registered staff, non-registered staff and student nurses ensuring compliance to NMC standards to support learning and assessment in practice.
Support and supervise junior staff who assess children and young people with bowel /bladder problems to ensure compliance with related service guidelines and protocols.
To support and train parents/carers in the correct use of identified medical equipment and continence products. To foster confidence, competence and independence in families caring for their children at home.
Work autonomously without direct supervision, accountable for own professional action
Keep timely, concise and accurate records, maintaining confidentiality and in line with trust policy and NMC guidance.
To be responsible for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical/ professional policies relevant to the local team and / or identified area of expertise.
Contribute to the continued and future planning, monitoring and development of continence service.
To actively participate and engage in PDR and KSF systems and in professional and personal development.
To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job
Be prepared to travel across the borough.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of HCP 0-19 team using a person-centred approach which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for children aged 0-25 years who have disabilities and/or complex needs.
During the absence of the Clinical Team leader for SEND, to lead and promote team working and contribute to the delivery of services within the team
To develop evidence-based practice by utilising research and auditing clinical effectiveness for children/young people with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction
Implement policies and propose changes to practices, procedures for continence pathway
Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies including Children Community Nurses, Acute and Community Paediatricians.
To act as co-ordinator and Key Worker for delegated children and families with continence issues and to delegate work as appropriate to other members of the HCP 01-9 service.
To understand and manage databases and allocate work in order of priority for yourself and others.
To contribute to the identification of training needs within the team.
To deliver continence training to registered staff, non-registered staff and student nurses ensuring compliance to NMC standards to support learning and assessment in practice.
Support and supervise junior staff who assess children and young people with bowel /bladder problems to ensure compliance with related service guidelines and protocols.
To support and train parents/carers in the correct use of identified medical equipment and continence products. To foster confidence, competence and independence in families caring for their children at home.
Work autonomously without direct supervision, accountable for own professional action
Keep timely, concise and accurate records, maintaining confidentiality and in line with trust policy and NMC guidance.
To be responsible for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical/ professional policies relevant to the local team and / or identified area of expertise.
Contribute to the continued and future planning, monitoring and development of continence service.
To actively participate and engage in PDR and KSF systems and in professional and personal development.
To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job
Be prepared to travel across the borough.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- Paediatric Nurse or qualified nurse with paediatric continence experience with substantial & demonstrable experience of working at a Band 5 level
- Children's continence qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant & demonstrable evidence of professional development in the area of children's continence
- Significant experience of working with and supporting children, young people and their families with a disability
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes for staff
- Experience of managing staff and supervising and delegating work.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement, interpret and evaluate care for children with continence problems which can be complex
- Have a clear understanding of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and quality agenda
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the needs of disabled children and the impact on the family
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- Paediatric Nurse or qualified nurse with paediatric continence experience with substantial & demonstrable experience of working at a Band 5 level
- Children's continence qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant & demonstrable evidence of professional development in the area of children's continence
- Significant experience of working with and supporting children, young people and their families with a disability
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes for staff
- Experience of managing staff and supervising and delegating work.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement, interpret and evaluate care for children with continence problems which can be complex
- Have a clear understanding of the Healthy Child Programme 0-19
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and quality agenda
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the needs of disabled children and the impact on the family
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).
