Continence Advisor

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Full time
Location: Bournemouth
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Job offered by: NHS
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Registered Adult Nurses to join our team at the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service. The successful person needs to have an interest and enthusiasm for continence, and will be providing specialist assessment, treatment & management for patients with complex bladder & or bowel dysfunction. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in continence and experience in a supportive team, with regular supervision and appraisals. You will be required to achieve a certain competency level within your first year which we will support you to achieve. Training will be provided both internally within the team and externally by attending relevant continence skill training courses. Opportunities for further training may also be available through the Trusts Training Department. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex bladder and or bowel dysfunction. To develop and deliver specialist training and advice to health care professionals in the promotion of continence and management of incontinence particularly within primary healthcare/community settings. To provide advice to the general public on continence issues. To support the Continence Advisory Service Team Lead in developing and managing all aspects of the service to ensure high quality delivery, patient satisfaction and continual improvements in patient reported outcomes. About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification

Knowledge Skills & Training

RGN level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development Teaching & presentation skills Educated to post graduate degree level or working towards Further clinical qualification in continence care Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based literature Job Specific Experience

Minimum 3 years post registration experience Knowledge of evidence and research based continence care Community Nursing experience Application of clinical theory into practice Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Experience in supporting junior staff Finance & Resources

Awareness of budgetary restraints Information Technology

Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training Working knowledge of SystmOne Proof of commitment to providing good nursing care Ability to work as part of a team Business Travel

Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business Additional Requirements

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively 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.

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