Job summary
This
is an excitine opportunity to join a developing service with the Community
Directorate.
We are looking for an enthusiastic
and motivated registered nurse to join the adult bladder and bowel service.
The base for this post will
be Innovation House, Bishop Auckland, this is a Countywide Community post so
locality work will be required according to service need. This
role involves a mixture of working within clinics, home visits, care homes and
office environment.
The
post will allow you to work in a specialist service and develop specialist
skills / knowledge and expertise in bladder and bowel dysfunction. This is an exciting opportunity to become
part of an innovative and forward thinking community based team. You will make
a valuable contribution to the way local bladder and bowel services are
organised and delivered in order to provide high quality, cost effective
services to people living in County Durham and Darlington.
The
role is supportive of family friendly hours working predominantly Monday to
Friday (day hours, eg: 08:30-16:30. We
would consider applicants who would prefer part time working or job share.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will have a passion for delivering high quality care to
people with bladder and bowel dysfunction. You will be dynamic and caring with
excellent communication skills as patient education and support is an important
component of the job.
Prior
experience in bladder and bowel
dysfunction and the promotion of continence is desirable, however, this is an
opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills. Your professional
development will be supported by a mentor and regular clinical supervision.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment
and management of patients with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.
Performing
clinics and home visits within County Durham and Darlington, these will be a
combination of telephone and face to face assessments and reviews.
This
is an exciting development role therefore pathways and ideas will need to be
explored to further enhance this service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment
and management of patients with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.
Performing
clinics and home visits within County Durham and Darlington, these will be a
combination of telephone and face to face assessments and reviews.
This
is an exciting development role therefore pathways and ideas will need to be
explored to further enhance this service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Bladder & Bowel dysfunction experience or willing to work towards
- Teaching / mentorship qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Desirable
- Clinical community experience
- Bladder and bowel assessment / treatment experience
- Experience of audit / research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level registered nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- First degree
- Community prescribing or willing to work towards
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of issues in bladder and bowel care
- IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of budgetary control
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil requirements of the post
- Ability to work flexibly in differing environments to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Bladder & Bowel dysfunction experience or willing to work towards
- Teaching / mentorship qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Desirable
- Clinical community experience
- Bladder and bowel assessment / treatment experience
- Experience of audit / research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level registered nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- First degree
- Community prescribing or willing to work towards
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of issues in bladder and bowel care
- IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of budgetary control
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil requirements of the post
- Ability to work flexibly in differing environments to meet the needs of the service
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).
