Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Continence Specialist Team working across beautiful Norwich and South Norfolk within treatment clinics, domiciliary visits and residential homes. Full training will be given with an aim for you to prioritise your own workload, gain confidence in working alone and build valuable skills.
Good organisational and communication skills would be extremely beneficial in this role. Experience within Continence and/or the community would also be desirable.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
Main duties of the job
- Work as a member of the integrated continence service, in conjunction with other professionals, to promote a holistic model of care in line with national best practice.
- Promotion of continence, first level surveillance and assessment of vulnerable adults.
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
A more complete list of duties can be found on the Job Description.
About us
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.
Find out more about working for our organisation here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/226719057/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Baseline Continence Assessment, basic bladder scanning, catheterisation, flow rate assessments, pelvic floor muscle exercise, visual assessment of external pelvic floor function, assessment of skin condition, fitting sheaths, bowel care, aids and equipment.
- Keep up to date with developments in the fields of continence care, engaging with local and national forums.
- 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.
A more complete list of duties can be found on the Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Baseline Continence Assessment, basic bladder scanning, catheterisation, flow rate assessments, pelvic floor muscle exercise, visual assessment of external pelvic floor function, assessment of skin condition, fitting sheaths, bowel care, aids and equipment.
- Keep up to date with developments in the fields of continence care, engaging with local and national forums.
- 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.
A more complete list of duties can be found on the Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree
- RN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- ENB 978 or demonstration of relevant experience
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
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice.
- Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skill.
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care.
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative Good observational & reporting skills.
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
- Leadership skills
- Able to work independently
Communication
Essential
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
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 1st level degree
- RN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
- ENB 978 or demonstration of relevant experience
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
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice.
- Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skill.
- A team player
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care.
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative Good observational & reporting skills.
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
- Leadership skills
- Able to work independently
Communication
Essential
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
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).
