Adult Continence Nurse Band 6

NHS; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS seeks a motivated Adult Continence Band 6 Registered Nurse for its Swindon service. This part-time role is ideal for a nurse eager to develop specialist knowledge while delivering high-quality care to adults with bladder and bowel dysfunction. Enjoy benefits like professional development opportunities and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Free tea and coffee

Profession development opportunities

Access to earned wages for emergencies

Wellbeing support including coaching

Rewards and discounts through My Reward Hub

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in community healthcare and continence assessments.
• Full UK driving license and competence in moving and handling.
• Experience managing junior staff and creating education packages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective clinical practice to patients.
• Manage and develop nursing staff performance while ensuring patient needs are met.
• Participate in catheter and continence clinics and assist in home assessments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Therapeutic relationships

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC

Post-registration accredited course for the role

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Adult Continence Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our Adult Continence Service. This is an excellent development opportunity, with a structured pathway and mentorship to progress into a Band 6 Continence Nurse role.

Based at The Orbital, Swindon, you will have the flexibility to work within a team that supports both on-site and hybrid working arrangements, depending on the role. HCRG Care Group is committed to fostering an agile and adaptable workforce to meet the needs of our organization and service users.

The post-holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment and management of adults with bladder and bowel dysfunction, promoting continence and dignity.

This role suits a nurse with strong interpersonal skills, a desire to develop specialist knowledge, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in community and outpatient settings.

This is a part-time position working 30 hours, Monday to Friday, with no weekend or Bank Holiday shifts required.

Main duties of the job

As an Adult Continence Band 6 Registered Nurse, you'll be accountable for:

• Delivering safe and effective clinical practice
• Enhancing the patient experience with regular and constructive communication
• Managing and developing the performance of a team of nursing staff
• Ensuring effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives
• Efficient and effective use of resources
• Deputising for Senior Continence Nurse and Continence Nurse Manager
• Delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care tailored to diverse patient needs
• Autonomously assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care, ensuring best practice and adherence to policies
• Working with patients, carers, and relatives to ensure partnership in care
• Adapting clinical approaches to healthcare challenges
• Working within budget limitations without compromising patient needs
• Recognising and responding to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as necessary
• Participating in catheter and continence clinics, home and care home assessments to support patient-centered care

Please see the attached Job Description for the full list.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across the UK. We focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes, delivering services including adult and children community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing. We support millions across England and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide inclusive facilities and adjustments.

If you're interested, apply promptly as roles may close early if filled.

Learn more at https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

As an Adult Continence Band 6 Registered Nurse in Swindon, you'll be valued as part of our team, with access to rewards and benefits including:

• Salary of £37,338 - £44,962 with NHS Pension and Agenda for Change terms
• Free tea and coffee at your base
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts and cashback
• Access to earned wages for emergencies
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including coaching and legal advice
• Opportunities for professional development and career pathways
• A culture encouraging ideas to improve service delivery
• Working for a high-quality organization with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC

Essential requirements include:

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Substantive community healthcare experience in last 3 years
• Experience with continence assessments in last 3 years
• Full UK driving license and use of a car
• Competence in moving and handling and equipment use
• Post-registration accredited course for the role
• Experience creating education packages and managing junior staff
• Proficiency with continence-related equipment and building therapeutic relationships with challenging behaviour

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.