Job summary
The Hertfordshire Children and Young People's Continence service are recruiting a band 6 continence nurse to join our passionate team for a 9 month fixed term secondment cover.
The service is based at Peace children's centre in Watford but runs nurse led clinics across Hertfordshire. The service operates Monday to Friday 9-5 with the option of condensed days 8-6 . Flexible and part time working will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
The service provides tier 2 continence support with the aim to
- Reduce the incidence of continence issues through effective, evidence-based treatment and education, ensuring the service is delivered to the highest standards of care and management.
Improve the quality of life for children, young people and their families/carers. Fundamental to this is the preservation of dignity, self-esteem and independence.
- Ensure patients have the appropriate type and allocation of continence products to meet their clinal need
- Provide training and education to other health, professionals, patients and carers on the promotion of continence and the management of bladder and bowel dysfunction
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide Level 2 specialist continence advice and information for children, young people and their carers.
- To work autonomously, coordinating the management of continence problems for children and young people whilst promoting multi-agency working and education too improve continence for children and young people from 4yrs 18yrs (or 19yrs in Special Schools.)
- To function as a clinical practitioner within the Childrens Continence Team. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to children, young people and their families who access the Childrens Continence Service.
- A commitment to service improvement in line with best practice, current research and commissioning intentions.
- To deputise for the Childrens Continence Team Lead.
- To contribute to the review and updating of service policies and procedures.
- To maintain own continuous professional development including networking with other professionals
For further detail please see the job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide Level 2 specialist continence advice and information for children, young people and their carers.
- To work autonomously, coordinating the management of continence problems for children and young people whilst promoting multi-agency working and education too improve continence for children and young people from 4yrs 18yrs (or 19yrs in Special Schools.)
- To function as a clinical practitioner within the Childrens Continence Team. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to children, young people and their families who access the Childrens Continence Service.
- A commitment to service improvement in line with best practice, current research and commissioning intentions.
- To deputise for the Childrens Continence Team Lead.
- To contribute to the review and updating of service policies and procedures.
- To maintain own continuous professional development including networking with other professionals
For further detail please see the job description
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered children's Nurse
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- continence qualification or completion of continence course
- Advanced assessment skills
- independent prescriber
Experince and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of teaching and assessing children, parents and staff.
- Knowledge and skills in the management of children's continence
- Clinical assessment skills and experience
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal framework.
- An understanding on how continence issues impact on the lives of children, young people and their families
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in Children's Community Nursing
- Experience in working with children requiring continence support
skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to create and maintain good relationships with the child, young person and family while respecting family privacy and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and service provision.
- Ability to demonstrate rigorous analysis of evidence and best practice.
- Care for the child or young person with complex health needs or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in the Transition process from children's to adult services.
- Knowledge and experience of how chronic illness affects the child, young person and family
other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Ability to travel and work in a variety of settings.
- Ability to recognise own limitations and competencies
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner, seeking support when appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered children's Nurse
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of professional development
Desirable
- continence qualification or completion of continence course
- Advanced assessment skills
- independent prescriber
Experince and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of teaching and assessing children, parents and staff.
- Knowledge and skills in the management of children's continence
- Clinical assessment skills and experience
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal framework.
- An understanding on how continence issues impact on the lives of children, young people and their families
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in Children's Community Nursing
- Experience in working with children requiring continence support
skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to create and maintain good relationships with the child, young person and family while respecting family privacy and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and service provision.
- Ability to demonstrate rigorous analysis of evidence and best practice.
- Care for the child or young person with complex health needs or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in the Transition process from children's to adult services.
- Knowledge and experience of how chronic illness affects the child, young person and family
other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Ability to travel and work in a variety of settings.
- Ability to recognise own limitations and competencies
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner, seeking support when appropriate
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).
