Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our well-established Bladder & Bowel Health Service providing continence advice & management to adult patients in the community, covering Norwich and South Norfolk.
Do you have a keen interest in Bladder and Bowel health with a can do attitude? This post offers you the chance to develop skills and knowledge of Bladder and Bowel care whilst being supported by team members. We see patients of all ages, many of whom, self refer to the service along side those referred by other medical/social care professionals.
The work is varied and you will be working independently within clinic and patient's homes, providing assessment, advice & treatments to adults with bladder and or bowel symptoms.
Main duties of the job
To provide robust specialist continence nursing care under the direction of the Bladder & Bowel Service Lead and Team Leads. To provide evidence-based holistic care to patients/carers around the promotion of continence management.
- To assess, treat and review patients with bladder and or bowel symptoms according to NICE Guidelines relating to bladder and bowel dysfunction
- To perform investigations including ultrasound bladder scanning, urine testing, pelvic floor muscle assessment demonstrating and maintaining competence at a specialist level
- To manage a caseload of clients who require specialist continence nursing care
- To work in collaboration with partner agencies in planning and implementing care promoting continence management.
About us
We are a well-established Continence Promotion Service providing continence management to adult patients in the community, covering the beautiful West & North Norfolk community for clinic appointment's, residential care and domiciliary visits. The service has a supportive and warm culture where your contribution is valued. There will be support to achieve the necessary skills and knowledge before you work independently.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Continence assessment and conservative management, bladder scanning, intermittent catheterisation,fitting urinary and bowel aids and appliances.
- To be responsible for the review of assessment of the patients continence needs and implementation of appropriate treatment plan or product provision, within clinics, care homes and patients own environment.
- Be able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives with communication difficulties i.e. deafness, blindness, learning difficulties.
- To establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence
- To communicate and share information with team members and the integrated care partnership providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Continence assessment and conservative management, bladder scanning, intermittent catheterisation,fitting urinary and bowel aids and appliances.
- To be responsible for the review of assessment of the patients continence needs and implementation of appropriate treatment plan or product provision, within clinics, care homes and patients own environment.
- Be able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives with communication difficulties i.e. deafness, blindness, learning difficulties.
- To establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence
- To communicate and share information with team members and the integrated care partnership providers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or first level Degree RN Qualification
- NMC Registration
- ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- ENB 978 or demonstration of relevant experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Leadership skills
- Able to work Independently
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitively
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to use own initiative
Experience
Essential
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Be able to Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Be reliable
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or first level Degree RN Qualification
- NMC Registration
- ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- ENB 978 or demonstration of relevant experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Leadership skills
- Able to work Independently
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitively
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to use own initiative
Experience
Essential
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Be able to Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Be reliable
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
