Community Bladder & Bowel Care Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess patient care needs and implement treatment programs specifically to patients who present with bladder and bowel dysfunction.

To participate in and support training programs that promote continence care within the social and health care economy.

To ensure that treatment options are within keeping with service guidelines. To promote & maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform with NMC / Registered professional body Policy and data protection legislation.

Take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to best practice in continence care.

To understand the importance of team working and recognize the contribution that a cohesive team can make to promote high standards of care.

Line Management Responsibility:

Mentorship for new members of the Continence team or pre and post registration student nurses / professionals

Participate in the IPR process to identify personal and team development goals.

Participate in the Management of Change, making constructive suggestions as to how services can be improved.

Provision of Professional Advice:

The post holder must:

Provide professional advice in relation to the care of individuals or groups of patients who present with bladder and bowel dysfunction, to qualified unqualified staff, patients, carers relatives and other agencies.

Provide continence care to patients either within their own home/ residential home or within a designated clinic.

Assess and diagnose the care needs of patients in relation to continence care. Plan a care programme to be implemented by the post holder.

Manage own clinical caseload on an ongoing basis including making modifications to treatment plans within set parameters.

Provide supervision to recently trained nurses / AHPs or carers who have attended continence training.

Provide advice that contributes to the care or education of the patient

Accept & comply with the NMC / Registered bodies Code of Conduct.

Attend training in order to support specialist role.

Communication/Key Relationships Internal/External:

The post holder must:

Understand the importance of effective communication with other members of the Team, clinical staff, social health professionals, patients, carers and the voluntary sector on an identified basis.

Be able to adapt communication skills to ensure appropriate communication with a variety of patients including the elderly and those more vulnerable in society.

Be able to accurately provide written documentation, i.e. care plans, emails and make referrals to other health care professionals and other agencies.

Be able to provide formal/informal education presentations on a one to one or within a group setting.

Control of Resources:

The post holder must:

Take responsibility for the individual allocation of products to meet patient needs.

Make constructive suggestions on the appropriate use of resources e.g. stock items, continence appliances/ products, and patient equipment.

Judgement and Decision Making/Freedom to Act:

The post holder must

Be able to plan programs of care within their clinical competency.

Will at all times act in accordance with the NMC / Registered Professional bodies Codes of Conduct and guidelines.

Must be able to plan, prioritize and organize their own workload.

Provides advice, which contributes to the care, well-being or education of patients/clients including health promotion.

Be involved in In service training as identified through the IPR process.

Participate in clinical supervision.

Working Conditions:

The post holder must:

Have independent access to means of transport for work purposes.

Be able to work flexibly to ensure the provision of the service although weekend and evening working should not be required and bank holidays would be taken as they fall.

Be prepared to work on their own within the community setting, however, they will also be part of a wider team for liaisons.

On rare occasions be able to adapt and defuse volatile situations such as aggressive relatives or confused patients.

Be prepared to work within the trust moving and handling policy, however, will be required to carry moderate weight equipment i.e., bladder scanner and product/appliance assessment bag on a daily basis.

Responsibilities for Research and Development:

The post holder must:

Undertake, participate in programmes of audit or research.

Provide comments and feedback on protocols of care and implement evidence based practice as required.

Provide educational advice and deliver on occasions educational programmes to health care professionals

Other Duties:

The post holder must:

Be prepared to undertake delegated duties, which support the continence service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse / Registered Professional (BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy)
• Evidence of Continuous professional development

Desirable

• Continence Module Diploma/Degree
• V150/V300
• Mentor/Assessing

Experience

Essential

• 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

• Community Experience

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate assessment and care planning skills in relation to continence care delivery
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding for the need for confidentiality in the workplace
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities in the workplace
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be able to lone work within a community setting

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of research based continence care
• Must be able to demonstrate good organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting

Other

Essential

• Must be a non-smoker whilst on duty
• Must have independent access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Must be willing to undertake a CRB disclosure to enhanced standard
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heathcote House, RLSRH

Heathcote Lane

Leamington Spa,

CV34 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)