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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Continence Nurse

The closing date is 30 June 2025

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Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton Continence Care Service are highly motivated and passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care topeople in all health care settings. Possessing a 'can do' attitude and a commitment to improving the way healthcare is delivered. We needexceptional individuals with a passion for delivering a high-quality service with a focus on patient centered care.You must be a Registered Nurse, with experience of working autonomously within a community setting. Experience of assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for people with continence related disorders is essential. You will have proven skills/experience in leadership mentorship and management to include implementing change.You will be skilled and experienced in using NHS computer systems to include Microsoft office and be confident utilizing applications to enableremote consultation with patients/to attend MDTs.If you think you have what it takes, or you are looking for a change and want to work with a service who are passionate about improving quality of life and maintaining dignity, then the Continence Care Service could be for you.The service work closely with members of the wider multi-disciplinary teams including local Hospices, Urgent care team, Care Coordination Hub, Ambulatory Teams and Support Care Teams, Acute Services, Primary Care and Care Establishments. Car Owner and driver essential.

Main duties of the job

The opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join The Wolverhampton Continence Care Service. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a proven interest in continence with relevant post registration experience.You will be a motivated, compassionate and flexible Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for providingassessment and treatment programs to patients with complex bladder and bowel problems. Our service provides a range of Clinic,telephone and home patient contacts. All members of our team actively participate with ongoing service improvement and quality improvementprograms.Experience of community working is required for the role as you will hold your own caseload and use a multi-professional approach to ensurepatients receive clinically proven and cost effective treatment. You will also be required to provide education to health care professionals, patientsand carers.If you are a compassionate, dedicated team player who works well with others and is motivated by meaningful, holistic patient care; then pleaseget in touch and help us make a real difference.Please ensure you read the attached Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you meet the essential requirements for this position before submitting your application. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced (DBS) check

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organization and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

225-CORP-7019105

Job locations

LOWER GREEN HEALTH CENTGRE

Lower Street

Wolverhampton

WV6 9LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

- Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care tailored to the needs of diverse patient populations.

- Autonomously assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, ensuring best practice and adherence to local healthcare policies.

- Work with patients carers and relatives to ensure that they are partners in their care.

- Adapt clinical approaches to meet the unique healthcare challenges.

- Work within the limitations of the continence budget without compromising the clinical needs of the patient.

- Recognize and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as necessary.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

- Provide clinical leadership, supporting and mentoring junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and students.

- Act as a role model, upholding professional standards and ensuring high-quality person centered care delivery.

- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to patient care plans and treatment strategies.

- Lead and ensure accurate documentation for clear, effective communication in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and local standards.

- Lead in the provision of a high standard of care that ensures that compassion, dignity and respect is maintained.

- To deputize in the absence of the Continence Manager and Senior Nurse ensuring that service continuity is maintained.

- Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues to establish robust communication networks within the team.

Service Development & Quality Improvement

- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance patient safety and service efficiency.

- Identify areas for improvement and participate in audits, research, and quality assurance initiatives.

- Support the education and training of healthcare professionals, promoting continuous professional development.

- Implement infection prevention and control measures, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Adaptability & Cultural Awareness

- Work effectively within different venues, adapting to varying clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.

- Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering care to diverse patient groups.

- Maintain resilience and professionalism when working in unfamiliar or high-pressure environments.

- Be flexible in responding to changes in service demands.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled and motivated community nurse seeking a diverse, challenging, and rewarding career. If you are passionate about making a difference and keen to expand your experience beyond traditional healthcare settings, we encourage you to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

- Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care tailored to the needs of diverse patient populations.

- Autonomously assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, ensuring best practice and adherence to local healthcare policies.

- Work with patients carers and relatives to ensure that they are partners in their care.

- Adapt clinical approaches to meet the unique healthcare challenges.

- Work within the limitations of the continence budget without compromising the clinical needs of the patient.

- Recognize and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as necessary.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

- Provide clinical leadership, supporting and mentoring junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and students.

- Act as a role model, upholding professional standards and ensuring high-quality person centered care delivery.

- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to patient care plans and treatment strategies.

- Lead and ensure accurate documentation for clear, effective communication in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and local standards.

- Lead in the provision of a high standard of care that ensures that compassion, dignity and respect is maintained.

- To deputize in the absence of the Continence Manager and Senior Nurse ensuring that service continuity is maintained.

- Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues to establish robust communication networks within the team.

Service Development & Quality Improvement

- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance patient safety and service efficiency.

- Identify areas for improvement and participate in audits, research, and quality assurance initiatives.

- Support the education and training of healthcare professionals, promoting continuous professional development.

- Implement infection prevention and control measures, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Adaptability & Cultural Awareness

- Work effectively within different venues, adapting to varying clinical practices and regulatory frameworks.

- Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering care to diverse patient groups.

- Maintain resilience and professionalism when working in unfamiliar or high-pressure environments.

- Be flexible in responding to changes in service demands.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled and motivated community nurse seeking a diverse, challenging, and rewarding career. If you are passionate about making a difference and keen to expand your experience beyond traditional healthcare settings, we encourage you to apply.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • NMC REGISTERED NURSE

Desirable

  • RELEVANT POST REGISTRATION ACCREDITED COURSE /CONTINENCE /LEADERSHIP

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AUTONIMOUSLY IN A COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SETTING
  • EXPERIENCE OF REGULARLY PERFORMING CONTINENCE ASSESSMENTS
  • COMPETENT IN USING NHS COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Desirable

  • EXPERIENCE OF CREATING AND PROVIDING EDUCATION PACKAGES
  • EXPERIENCE OF SUPPORTING AND MANAGING JUNIOR STAFF & STUDENTS
  • EXPERIENCE IN LONE WORKING IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS
  • EXPERIENCE IN COMPETENTLY USING CONTINENCE RELATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
  • EVIDENCE OF THE ABILITY TO BUILD THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE WHO DEMONSTRATE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR

OTHER

Essential

  • HOLD A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE WITH USE OF A CAR
  • ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE SAFE MOVING AND HANDLING OF PATIENTS & EQUIPMENT
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • NMC REGISTERED NURSE

Desirable

  • RELEVANT POST REGISTRATION ACCREDITED COURSE /CONTINENCE /LEADERSHIP

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AUTONIMOUSLY IN A COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SETTING
  • EXPERIENCE OF REGULARLY PERFORMING CONTINENCE ASSESSMENTS
  • COMPETENT IN USING NHS COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Desirable

  • EXPERIENCE OF CREATING AND PROVIDING EDUCATION PACKAGES
  • EXPERIENCE OF SUPPORTING AND MANAGING JUNIOR STAFF & STUDENTS
  • EXPERIENCE IN LONE WORKING IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS
  • EXPERIENCE IN COMPETENTLY USING CONTINENCE RELATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
  • EVIDENCE OF THE ABILITY TO BUILD THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE WHO DEMONSTRATE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR

OTHER

Essential

  • HOLD A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE WITH USE OF A CAR
  • ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE SAFE MOVING AND HANDLING OF PATIENTS & EQUIPMENT

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).

Additional information

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

LOWER GREEN HEALTH CENTGRE

Lower Street

Wolverhampton

WV6 9LL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

LOWER GREEN HEALTH CENTGRE

Lower Street

Wolverhampton

WV6 9LL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SENIOR CONTINENCE NURSE

clare sullivan

claresullivan@nhs.net

01902444503

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

225-CORP-7019105

Job locations

LOWER GREEN HEALTH CENTGRE

Lower Street

Wolverhampton

WV6 9LL


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