Job summary
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Children's Nurse to join the Children's Bowel and Bladder Team. The ideal candidate will have an interest inChildren's continence, constipation, enuresis and toileting. The role involves the assessment, treatment, support and education of children and their families with bowel and bladder issues.
The Children's bowel and bladder team are currently delivering some exciting, interactive education sessions and are building excellent links with primary care in order to provide a more efficient and effective service. The new team member will participate in the delivery of these sessions as well as running nurse led clinics.
Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve the assessment, support, management and education of children and families with bowel and bladder issues. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of multi-disciplinary within the hospital, primary care and education settings. Excellent communication skills are essential part of the role.
This is a permanent position working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, Monday-Friday. The post is offered as a run through from a band 5 to a band 6 following the completion of specialist training and a minimum of 6 months within the role. The post is primarily based at York hospital, but may involve working in other settings such as schools and home visits at times. The candidate will need to be a car driver.
The role will also involve training and advising colleagues and educational staff to ensure that the children and their families receive the highest levels of care.
Working with a supportive team, this position offers the opportunity for personal professional development, as well as involvement in the development of the service.
For further information or an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Katie Mortimer on 07889195783 or 01904 726118 or Stacey Needham on 07946129125
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oThorough knowledge of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice.
- oWorking knowledge of child protection issues.
- oGood written and verbal skills , Ability to organize and prioritise workload, working autonomously at times
- oUnderstanding the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
- oEnthusiastic and self-motivated.
- oCommitted to being a flexible and adaptable team member.
- oDemonstrate a commitment to self development and professional training.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of bowel and bladder issues
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Children's Nurse (part 15 or part 8 equivalent).
- oCar driver and able to work independently within the community setting as required.
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification or experience teaching to colleagues or patients
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oThorough knowledge of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice.
- oWorking knowledge of child protection issues.
- oGood written and verbal skills , Ability to organize and prioritise workload, working autonomously at times
- oUnderstanding the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
- oEnthusiastic and self-motivated.
- oCommitted to being a flexible and adaptable team member.
- oDemonstrate a commitment to self development and professional training.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of bowel and bladder issues
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Children's Nurse (part 15 or part 8 equivalent).
- oCar driver and able to work independently within the community setting as required.
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification or experience teaching to colleagues or patients
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).
