Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Bladder and Bowel Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Specialist Bladder and Bowel Team for 30 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for a band 5 nurse who is passionate about caring for patients with bladder or bowel dysfunction, to consolidate and build on their existing knowledge and skills.
You will be joining an enthusiastic and forward thinking Specialist Bladder and Bowel team and as part of the Bladder and Bowel team you will undertake nurse-led clinics and domiciliary work. You must be able to work in a variety of settings both autonomously and also in a supervisory role. .
An ability to teach carers, clients and staff in Bladder and Bowel Management is essential and excellent communication skills are required.
On-going training and support is very much part of the team philosophy and informal discussions and visits are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
- To be professionally, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for patients under your care.
- To work within the Adult Bladder & Bowel Service Specialist Team completing continence assessments including bladder scanning, physical assessments and urine testing as clinically indicated, providing clinical care of a high standard to patients, in clinics, in their own homes, and Care Homes.
- To formulate individualised management strategies working within the agreed service level agreement and formularies for the provision of containment products.
- To seek out clinical and professional advice and support from the Clinical Nurse Specialists within the team.
- To carry out all procedures/treatments within his/her personal competence and within constraints of the job description.
- To participate in the supervision and training of students from higher institutions and the shadowing of clinicians from other professional groups.
- To advise the clinical lead immediately of any untoward incidents.
- To deliver care in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
About us
TheBladder and Bowel Health Service compromises of skilled and professional clinical staff specialising in bladder and bowel conditions, supporting by a dedicated administration team.
The Bladder and Bowel Health Service provides a specialist nursing assessment, treatment and management for adults experiencing bladder and bowel dysfunction.The service is provided for the residents of Bolton who are registeredwith a local GP practitioner.
We also provide professional advice, support and education to staff within Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and the wider health economy.
Clinics are based at Breightmet Health Centre. Home visits are untaken when necessary.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staffs have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- oRegistered with NMC
- oEvidence of CPD
- oWillingness to undertake training as appropriate
Desirable
- oSpecialist continence knowledge to post graduate level
Experience
Essential
- oPromotion of continence management and the management of incontinence
- oWorking as part of a team
- oThe use of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- oWorking within Primary Care
- oLooking after patients with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction
- oCompletion of continence assessments
- oBladder scanning
- oInterpretation of urine results
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of local/national policies in relation to continence care and management
- oEvidence and experience of team working
- oKnowledge of implementation of evidence based practice
- oComputer literacy to a high standard
- oExcellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
- oExcellent time management
- oAbility to manage own caseload
- oCar driver with own transport
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- oCaring and compassionate
- oWorking with integrity
- oSelf-motivation and the ability to motivate others
- oCommitment to excellence through CPD of self and others
- oTo work closely and openly with team members
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- oRegistered with NMC
- oEvidence of CPD
- oWillingness to undertake training as appropriate
Desirable
- oSpecialist continence knowledge to post graduate level
Experience
Essential
- oPromotion of continence management and the management of incontinence
- oWorking as part of a team
- oThe use of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- oWorking within Primary Care
- oLooking after patients with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction
- oCompletion of continence assessments
- oBladder scanning
- oInterpretation of urine results
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of local/national policies in relation to continence care and management
- oEvidence and experience of team working
- oKnowledge of implementation of evidence based practice
- oComputer literacy to a high standard
- oExcellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
- oExcellent time management
- oAbility to manage own caseload
- oCar driver with own transport
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- oCaring and compassionate
- oWorking with integrity
- oSelf-motivation and the ability to motivate others
- oCommitment to excellence through CPD of self and others
- oTo work closely and openly with team members
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.
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.
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).
