Job summary
Are you interested in a change or promotion? Do you have a passion for bladder and bowel care? Would you like to become a specialist clinician The Bladder and Bowel service previously known as the 'continence' service are a specialist service and provide treatment for BCHC patients experiencing bladder an bowel problems. We are looking for dynamic clinicians NMC or HCPC Registered to join our service and help us to showcase our expertise! As well as running specialist nurse led clinics we also provide training for our Trusts staff and also run ' health education' for our BCHC Community, Interested?
Exciting opportunities have arisen for a band 6 Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Specialist Clinician to join the Specialist Bladder and Bowel Team for 1 full time post 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for a band 5/6 Clinician 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 a first level Health Care Professional with relevant experience in Bladder and Bowel promotion and evidence of a qualification in Bladder and Bowel management.
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 Community 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.
If you would like more information or would like an informal visit to our service please call 0121 466 3700 to speak to Jodi Carter or Liz Tyson Clinical Team Leaders.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse 1st Level
- Degree in health related subject or equivalent
- Community nursing degree or relevant modules. i.e. urology modules, women's health module, health assessment modules, gastroenterology, specific continence care modules
- Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- ENB 998/City and Guilds 730 or similar teaching qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience as a qualified nurse
- Relevant experience working in one of these areas Community nursing, Acute sector ie. Urology, Urogynaecology, gastroenterology, Elderly care. Continence care acute or community
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to plan, deliver and evaluate training sessions to staff Knowledge of up to date clinical trends and practices across all aspects of community nursing
- Knowledge of up to date clinical trends and practices in Bladder and Bowel dysfunction.
- Knowledge of current legislative changes effecting the NHS and Social Services
- Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of Professional Practice
- Knowledge and ability to undertake clinical audit and the setting of standards
- Knowledge and ability to plan and undertake Continence care research and examples of research undertaken Understanding of the needs of ethnic minority
Personal Qualities
Essential
- As per person specification
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- As per person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse 1st Level
- Degree in health related subject or equivalent
- Community nursing degree or relevant modules. i.e. urology modules, women's health module, health assessment modules, gastroenterology, specific continence care modules
- Supplementary Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- ENB 998/City and Guilds 730 or similar teaching qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience as a qualified nurse
- Relevant experience working in one of these areas Community nursing, Acute sector ie. Urology, Urogynaecology, gastroenterology, Elderly care. Continence care acute or community
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to plan, deliver and evaluate training sessions to staff Knowledge of up to date clinical trends and practices across all aspects of community nursing
- Knowledge of up to date clinical trends and practices in Bladder and Bowel dysfunction.
- Knowledge of current legislative changes effecting the NHS and Social Services
- Knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of Professional Practice
- Knowledge and ability to undertake clinical audit and the setting of standards
- Knowledge and ability to plan and undertake Continence care research and examples of research undertaken Understanding of the needs of ethnic minority
Personal Qualities
Essential
- As per person specification
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- As per person specification
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
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).
