Job summary
The continence service provides care and support to adults and children within NEL who have a bladder or bowel problem. They liaise closely with community nursing colleagues, care home staff and GPs to ensure appropriate care is delivered. The Continence Service also provides education to other healthcare professionals to enable a high standard of clinical care to be delivered across disciplines within Care Plus Group.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Job title: Continence Specialist Nurse
Department: Continence Team
Base: Based at Val Waterhouse, but may be required to work at any location within North East Lincolnshire
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Fixed Term for 9 Months
Salary Range 6 - £28,184 to £32,676 pro rata per annum
Please note: this vacancy is for Care Plus Group internal staff only
The Bladder and Bowel service offers specialist advice, support and treatment to people living within the North East Lincolnshire area. The service aims to provide timely specialist assessment and treatment of adults with complex continence problems, ensuring when required, that the most appropriate products are prescribed to manage their bladder and bowel symptoms. The service provides continence education and training and acts as a resource on matters relating to continence to patients and other health professionals.
The post holder will:
Independently manage a caseload of adults with complex, chronic, and progressive bladder and bowel disorders
Undertake a range of specialist clinics, comprehensive assessments, and provision of domiciliary visits to assess complex bladder and bowel health care needs.
Provision of specialist skills such as urinalysis and bladder scanning and interpret and act upon significant results. Include referrals to secondary care provider as appropriate and in compliance with NICE guidance
Will expected to undertake some managerial responsibilities.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
Date posted
30 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,675 to £40,439 a year Salary Range 6
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B9814-24-127
Job locations
Val Waterhouse Centre
41-43 Kent Street
Grimsby
DN32 7DH
Employer details
Employer name
Care Plus Group
Address
Val Waterhouse Centre
41-43 Kent Street
Grimsby
DN32 7DH
Employer's website
https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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