The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the Bladder and Bowel Care Service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.
The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.
Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
The post holder will deliver clinical components to their role as well as components related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, continuous professional development and research.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the bladder and bowel care service, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care. Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job responsibilities
To be accountable for the introduction and implementation of Trust policies in an effective manner within Bladder & Bowel, and to monitor adherence to the policies. To effectively control and manage the allocated budget for the Bladder & Bowel team including funding for staffing, equipment, and education, and authorise time sheets, staff travel and training expenses claims, petty cash, and requisitions. To agree objectives and monitor performance targets for the Bladder & Bowel service and for staff through PTL and RiO. To be responsible for the Health and Safety of the teams, ensuring that the working environment and all necessary procedures are in place to minimise risk and that the risk register is kept up to date. To lead on the recruitment and retention strategy for the teams. To delegate duties and responsibilities to senior team members appropriately and in a supportive manner. To be accountable for all staff within the Bladder & Bowel team under your management attending mandatory training. To work with clinicians and staff to implement the Trust Clinical Strategic Direction. To identify both new opportunities for the service and potential threats. To be proactively involved in developing Care Pathways. Working closely with the finance team and other key stakeholders to reduce the spend on pads by providing alternative options.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential NMC Registered Relevant post registration qualifications in urology or continence care Managing team Working in a senior post in continence services as a Band 7 Desirable NMC Skills
Essential Advanced Clinical Assessment skills Change Management experience Experience of liaising with NHS Supply Chain, using HDS Desirable Working to reduce pads expenditure Knowledge
Essential Experience of writing policies and pathways processes Evidence of on-going CPD Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr