Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our well-established Continence Promotion Service providing continence management to adult patients in the community, covering Norwich and South 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 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 and residential homes & patient's homes, providing assessment, advice & treatments to adults with bladder and or bowel symptoms.
Main duties of the job
To provide robust specialist continence nursing care under the direction of the Continence Service Leader 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 perform investigations including ultrasound bladder scanning, urine testing, pelvic floor muscle assessment demonstrating and maintaining competence at a specialist level
- To manage a caseload of clients who require specialist continence nursing care
- To work in collaboration with partner agencies in planning and implementing care promoting continence management.
About us
We are a well-established Continence Promotion Service providing continence management to adult patients in the community, covering the beautiful West & North Norfolk community for clinic appointment's, residential care and domiciliary visits. 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.
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.
RECRUITMENT EVENT - Friday 23rd February 2024
If you are reading this, then the recruitment day we are holding on Friday 23rd February may be of interest for you.
The day will focus on recruitment for all of the vacancies that we have open for our new Willow Therapy Unit, which is due to open June 2024.
We will be at The Kings Conference Centre in Norwich from 9.30am. Come along to find out more about the roles we have on offer, and we will even have limited availability for interviews on the day too.
No booking needed; we look forward to seeing you then.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Continence assessment and conservative management, bladder scanning, intermittent catheterisation,fitting 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 i.e. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Continence assessment and conservative management, bladder scanning, intermittent catheterisation,fitting 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 i.e. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or first level Degree RN Qualification
- NMC Registration
- ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- ENB 978 or demonstration of relevant experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Leadership skills
- Able to work Independently
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitively
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to use own initiative
Experience
Essential
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Be able to Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Be reliable
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or first level Degree RN Qualification
- NMC Registration
- ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- ENB 978 or demonstration of relevant experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Leadership skills
- Able to work Independently
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitively
- Tact & diplomacy
- Ability to use own initiative
Experience
Essential
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Be able to Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Be reliable
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
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).
