Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Nurse
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Job summary
The Bladder and Bowel Nurse works as an integral part of the NSIC Bladder and Bowel specialist nursing team and as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
The post holder provides care and support to the person with Spinal Cord Injury (PwSCI) within care pathways ranging from point of referral through to ongoing care post discharge. A key element of this post is role-modelling best practice and providing education and support in the clinical setting.
A primary resource within the Bladder and Bowel team providing proactive nursing care and assessment to patients and assisting in education provision throughout the bladder and bowel management pathway.
Main duties of the job
- Proactively use knowledge and skills for assessing patients and their families and interpreting complex problems. Provide the appropriate level of intervention either as direct or indirect care, in collaboration with the CNS's and the multidisciplinary team.
- Support patients and their carer/s by supporting regular holistic assessment, participating in the goal planning process to promote timely intervention.
- To assist with a nurse-led follow up clinic for patients with Spinal Cord Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction, assessing patients and giving appropriate care and advice.
- To ensure all clinical practice is evidence based, drawing on published literature and policy guidelines.
- To be aware of the ethical and confidential issues in relation to Spinal Cord Injury Bladder and Bowel Management
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
23 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
434-SS5634591
Job locations
National Spinal Injuries Centre - Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
National Spinal Injuries Centre - Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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