Bladder and Bowel Health Nurse

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the countywide community continence service and provide continence promotion, education, and direct patient care for patients with continence problems. This is a countywide service and staff work alongside other team members and other health care professionals. It will include home visits, clinics and working from home. The work base is Kings Court 1 but this can be discussed at interview.

The successful applicant will have experience in continence care including continence assessments and reviews. They will need to be a keen team member with a flexible approach and have effective communication skills.

Appropriate training will be given and there is a robust supervision model the applicant will benefit from.

We will also provide resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development and a wide range of wellbeing and support.

This is a part time role working 18.75 hours per week.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job
In this role you will complete continence assessments and reassessments for patients with bladder and bowel problems and establish a reason for their symptoms. Once these are established you will support the individual, carers and work alongside other relevant professionals to improve symptoms and promote continence, otherwise effectively manage incontinence.

You will manage a delegated caseload and reassess and evaluate care according to clinical need. This may be in patients own homes including care homes, in community clinics or via the telephone.

You will act as a resource and provide education, training and advice to patients and staff regarding continence promotion and best practice. You will also work alongside the rest of the team producing Trust guidelines for continence care. You will also accompany members of the team and attend MDT meetings with acute trust.

You will attend regular team meetings and participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice.

About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Qualifications
Essential

• RGN

Desirable

• ENB 978 promotion of continence

Experience
Essential

• 2 years' post registration experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of latest developments in the promotion of continence and the management of incontinence and how you promote this in your practice

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).