Bladder and bowel specialist nurse

Job summary

The post-holder will provide expert nursing advice in specialist continence care, acting as a resource for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals. They will manage a complex clinical caseload, contribute to policy development, and participate in audits and research in line with national and departmental guidelines. The role involves supporting the integration of services across primary, community, and secondary care, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering educational programs to healthcare staff. Additionally, the post-holder will oversee the pad home delivery service, ensure effective communication with service providers, and contribute to training strategies, evaluating all training for quality and effectiveness. Strong resilience and the ability to manage stressful situations are essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

To provide robust and credible specialist continence nursing care under the direction of the Clinical LeadTo provide evidence-based holistic care to patients/carers with promotion of continence needsTo work within the Adult Bladder & Bowel Service Specialist Team providing assessment, management plans and clinical care of a high standard to patients, for bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, in their own homes, Residential, Nursing and Care Homes and clinic bases.In conjunction with the Community Nursing Services to contribute to planning and developing of educational initiatives for internal and external partners such as District Nursing and Residential/Nursing home teams.To support the service with administration duties to include ordering stock, clinical systems, new patient referral data inputting, clinic and home visit appointments bookings and any other administration duties as required.To provide training for patients, carers, family members and staff in Residential, Nursing and Care Homes on aspects of continence promotion and incontinence management and their management and careTo work with the service lead to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how the service is managed within allocated budget.To ensure contractual obligations are met in line with commissioners' intentions.To work in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and NMC Scope of Conduct.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role and your team
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply (Band 5 roles and above)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

BRE Building 16,

Watford

WD25 9XX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

BRE Building 16,

Watford

WD25 9XX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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