Continence Nurse Specialist - Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction
Adultincontinence can occur at all stages in life and for many different reasons. Itcan result in a significant reduction in self-esteem, depression and loss ofindependence. It can affectrelationships and even an individuals employment. Asa continence specialist nurse you can change lives through the rightassessment, treatment and management plan. Oursmall, friendly Continence Team is looking for a Band 5/Band 6 registerednurse (dependent on experience), to join the team. This is anexcellent developmental opportunity for a registered nurse looking to enhancetheir clinical skills. We will support the post holder through theirdevelopment to ensure they are confident and competent in this specialist role. If you are dedicatedto promoting health and wellbeing whilst being energetic, motivated, andinnovative this could be the post for you. As the post holder will work acrossmultiple sites and visit patients in their own homes, candidates must have afull driving license and access to a car for work purposes. We would encourage any interested applicants to contactDiane Winchester, Clinical Lead for Long Term Conditions and would welcome aninformal visit to our base in Redhill. Main duties of the job
Thesuccessful candidate will be responsible for assessing, developing,implementing, and evaluating specialist continence care. They will support individuals and theirfamilies or carers in the community with the aim of optimising patients' levelsof continence, independence and self-care. The postholder will be the named nurse within the team for the management of thosepatients who are unable to attend the community continence clinics ensuring ourcontinence specialist service is accessible to all. The postholder will act as an expert resource on continence care, providing training asrequired to other health care professionals. About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide?
(2023 staff survey results) First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value. First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits. Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole. At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments. Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. Job responsibilities
The post holder isresponsible for promoting continence and providing specialist assessment anddiagnostic intervention enabling treatment and management packages of care, forpatients with bladder and bowel dysfunction. They are requiredto provide specialist advice and training on the promotion of continence forindividual patients, staff and representatives of other statutory, voluntaryand private sector organisations as required and act as an expert resource toother professionals, patients and carers. In addition, thepost holder will participate in the development of the service to improvepatient care. They will foster goodworking relationships with other health professionals to ensure patientsreceive optimal care, and provide an effective interface between the PrimaryCare, Community Care and the Acute Services. When completing your application please refer to both theApplication Guide and full Job Description - these can be found undersupporting documents. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register Previous continence promotion experience Teaching and assessing qualification Degree qualification in a nursing related field MSC or MA or working towards Advanced physical assessment Promotion of continence qualification Non-medical prescribing Knowledge
Current national guidelines in continence. Knowledge of bladder and bowel dysfunction including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Familiar with commonly used continence medications Community Services Primary Care Services Skills
Ability to work autonomously Car Driver/use of vehicle for business purposes. Excellent communication skills with staff, patients and relatives Holistic assessment Continence assessment IT skills and willingness to learn new clinical information systems Treatment Planning Other
Patient centred approach with commitment to caring Team Working Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels A full driving license and access to a car for work purposes Experience
At least 5 years post qualification experience. Previous continence promotion experience Evidence of delivering teaching to a variety of groups. Evidence of service evaluation through clinical auditGynaecology / Urology experience Community experience 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. Clinical Lead Long Term Conditions Support £37,338 to £44,962 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
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Adultincontinence can occur at all stages in life and for many different reasons. Itcan result in a significant reduction in self-esteem, depression and loss ofindependence. It can affectrelationships and even an individuals employment. Asa continence specialist nurse you can change lives through the rightassessment, treatment and management plan. Oursmall, friendly Continence Team is looking for a Band 5/Band 6 registerednurse (dependent on experience), to join the team. This is anexcellent developmental opportunity for a registered nurse looking to enhancetheir clinical skills. We will support the post holder through theirdevelopment to ensure they are confident and competent in this specialist role. If you are dedicatedto promoting health and wellbeing whilst being energetic, motivated, andinnovative this could be the post for you. As the post holder will work acrossmultiple sites and visit patients in their own homes, candidates must have afull driving license and access to a car for work purposes. We would encourage any interested applicants to contactDiane Winchester, Clinical Lead for Long Term Conditions and would welcome aninformal visit to our base in Redhill. Main duties of the job
Thesuccessful candidate will be responsible for assessing, developing,implementing, and evaluating specialist continence care. They will support individuals and theirfamilies or carers in the community with the aim of optimising patients' levelsof continence, independence and self-care. The postholder will be the named nurse within the team for the management of thosepatients who are unable to attend the community continence clinics ensuring ourcontinence specialist service is accessible to all. The postholder will act as an expert resource on continence care, providing training asrequired to other health care professionals. About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide?
(2023 staff survey results) First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value. First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits. Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole. At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments. Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. Job responsibilities
The post holder isresponsible for promoting continence and providing specialist assessment anddiagnostic intervention enabling treatment and management packages of care, forpatients with bladder and bowel dysfunction. They are requiredto provide specialist advice and training on the promotion of continence forindividual patients, staff and representatives of other statutory, voluntaryand private sector organisations as required and act as an expert resource toother professionals, patients and carers. In addition, thepost holder will participate in the development of the service to improvepatient care. They will foster goodworking relationships with other health professionals to ensure patientsreceive optimal care, and provide an effective interface between the PrimaryCare, Community Care and the Acute Services. When completing your application please refer to both theApplication Guide and full Job Description - these can be found undersupporting documents. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register Previous continence promotion experience Teaching and assessing qualification Degree qualification in a nursing related field MSC or MA or working towards Advanced physical assessment Promotion of continence qualification Non-medical prescribing Knowledge
Current national guidelines in continence. Knowledge of bladder and bowel dysfunction including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Familiar with commonly used continence medications Community Services Primary Care Services Skills
Ability to work autonomously Car Driver/use of vehicle for business purposes. Excellent communication skills with staff, patients and relatives Holistic assessment Continence assessment IT skills and willingness to learn new clinical information systems Treatment Planning Other
Patient centred approach with commitment to caring Team Working Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels A full driving license and access to a car for work purposes Experience
At least 5 years post qualification experience. Previous continence promotion experience Evidence of delivering teaching to a variety of groups. Evidence of service evaluation through clinical auditGynaecology / Urology experience Community experience 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. Clinical Lead Long Term Conditions Support £37,338 to £44,962 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
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