Job summary
We are delighted to announce following a service redesign we have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our well-established Continence Promotion Service providing continence management to adult patients in the community, covering picturesque West & North Norfolk community. Do you have a keen interest in Bladder and Bowel health with a can do attitude? This post offers you the chance to develop skills and knowledge of Bladder and Bowel care whilst being supported by the team members. We see patients of all ages, many of whom, self refer to the service along side those referred by other medical/social care professionals. The work is varied and you will be working independently within clinic, residential care settings & patient's own homes, providing assessment, advice & treatments to adults with bladder and or bowel symptoms.
Main duties of the job
- Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Continence assessment and conservative management, bladder scanning, intermittent catheterisation, fitting of urinary and bowel aids and appliances.
- To be responsible for the review of assessment of the patients' continence needs and implementation of appropriate treatment plan or product provision, within clinics, care homes and patients own environment.
- Be able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives with communication difficulties e.g. deafness, blindness, learning difficulties.
- To establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence
- To communicate and share information with team members and the integrated care partnership providers.
About us
We are a well-established Continence Promotion Service providing continence management to adult patients in the community. The service has a supportive and warm culture where your contribution is valued. There will be support to achieve the necessary skills and knowledge before you work independently.
We aim to provide robust specialist continence nursing care under the supervision of the Continence Service Lead and Team Leads. To provide evidence-based holistic care to patients/carers around the promotion of continence management.
- To assess, treat and review patients with bladder and or bowel symptoms according to NICE Guidelines relating to bladder and bowel dysfunction
- To manage a caseload of clients who require specialist continence nursing advice
- To work in collaboration with partner agencies in planning and implementing care promoting continence management.
- To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
- Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and monitor safe, person centred care to patients within the Continence Service under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care.
- To support the registered nurse in the contribution to on-going assessment, treatment and care planning for patients to meet their bladder and bowel management needs.
- To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated care
- To monitor the bladder and bowel health needs of patients in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required
- To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
- To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and monitor safe, person centred care to patients within the Continence Service under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care.
- To support the registered nurse in the contribution to on-going assessment, treatment and care planning for patients to meet their bladder and bowel management needs.
- To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated care
- To monitor the bladder and bowel health needs of patients in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required
- To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
- To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate foundation Degree
- NMC registered Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams as part of the multi-disciplinary team
skills, abilityies and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work a variety of shift patterns
- Community posts- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate foundation Degree
- NMC registered Nursing Associate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams as part of the multi-disciplinary team
skills, abilityies and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work a variety of shift patterns
- Community posts- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
