Bladder and Bowel Health NurseNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the countywide community continence service and provide continence promotion, education, and direct patient care for patients with continence problems. This is a countywide service and staff work alongside other team members and other health care professionals. It will include home visits, clinics and working from home. The work base is Kings Court 1 but this can be discussed at interview.

The successful applicant will have experience in continence care including continence assessments and reviews. They will need to be a keen team member with a flexible approach and have effective communication skills.

Appropriate training will be given and there is a robust supervision model the applicant will benefit from.

We will also provide resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development and a wide range of wellbeing and support.

This is a part time role working 18.75 hours per week.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will complete continence assessments and reassessments for patients with bladder and bowel problems and establish a reason for their symptoms. Once these are established you will support the individual, carers and work alongside other relevant professionals to improve symptoms and promote continence, otherwise effectively manage incontinence.

You will manage a delegated caseload and reassess and evaluate care according to clinical need. This may be in patients own homes including care homes, in community clinics or via the telephone.

You will act as a resource and provide education, training and advice to patients and staff regarding continence promotion and best practice. You will also work alongside the rest of the team producing Trust guidelines for continence care. You will also accompany members of the team and attend MDT meetings with acute trust.

You will attend regular team meetings and participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Job description

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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