Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse associate to join our well-established Bladder and Bowel Service providing continence management to adult patients in the community, covering the beautiful West & North Norfolk community.
This post will be mainly covering the West side of the county, based in Kings Lynn.
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 Bladder and Bowel 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 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 Bladder and Bowel 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.
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 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 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
- RNA NMC Registration
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Understanding the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- 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
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Other
Essential
- 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
- RNA NMC Registration
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Understanding the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)
- 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
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Other
Essential
- 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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
