Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse for an 18.75 hours per week position. This role involves managing a clinical caseload, implementing care plans, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring high-quality care for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and relevant nursing qualifications. The position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per year, pro-rata for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Up to date general clinical knowledge.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Flexibility to fit in with the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specific clinical caseload in bladder and bowel continence dysfunction.
• Practice advanced clinical reasoning skills for diagnosis and ongoing management.
• Provide clinical leadership in education and specialist policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Autonomous practitioner

Team working

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse / Level 1 on the NMC register

2 years community experience

Job description

We currently have a Fixed Term vacancy covering maternity leave for a forward thinking, dynamic and compassionate senior registered nurse. We are interested in hearing from people who feel they can make a difference with their expertise and positive outlook and would like to contribute to Nottingham CityCares vision of providing excellent care.

This role is working 18.75 hours per week.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of personalised care plans, to ensure high quality care is given as well as provide a high standard of general nursing care to all patients, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect while promoting a safe environment.

For further information please call Elaine Belshaw Clinical Services Manager [e-mail] (Mob [phone])

Main duties of the job

• To have continuing responsibility for the maintenance of a high standard of care to the patients and carers on the DN caseload,
• To contribute to the continuing responsibility/management of the caseload, DN team and related resources,
• To contribute to strategies and policies for DN service improvement and development,
• To take an active role in the delivery of Public Health agenda.

About us

We are aprovider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support thehealth and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health andcare partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with apassion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a differenceeveryday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values ofkindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistentlydeliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to addsocial value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping tomake a difference in peoples lives.

CityCare valuethe benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicationsfrom candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian orMinority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-representedwithin our organisation.

We are proud to be a forces-friendlyorganisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, andmilitary spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions youbring.

CityCare is anequal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people withdisabilities. If you require your application in a different format pleasecontact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to theprotection of vulnerable adults and children.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

• To perform as an autonomous practitioner, managing a specific clinical caseload in the expert assessment and treatment of patients with complex bladder and bowel continence dysfunction.
• To practice advanced clinical reasoning skills to determine clinical diagnosis, prognosis and ongoing management and maintain records.
• To provide clinical leadership in education, training and specialist policies and procedures for the organisation and the specialist service.
• To be responsible for continuing the development of clinical practice and expertise within the specialist service, contributing to service development and the implementation of specific changes to clinical practice and service protocols, making a professional contribution to the work of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Line management and development of clinical staff within the specialist service.
• To be involved with service evaluation, research and audit.

Dimensions

• Managing an active caseload of patients with complex bladder and bowel continence dysfunction, in line with national and local guidance and pathways.
• To provide management, clinical supervision and support skill development for junior members of clinical staff and students.
• Within the scope of the service prescribe approved medication and appliances for patients with bladder and bowel continence problems.
• To provide education and training to CityCare colleagues.
• Networking and liaising with local MDTs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• The assessment and management of a clinical caseload of complex bladder and bowel continence care patients, maintaining accurate clinical records and data required by the service.
• To ensure a high standard of specialist of bladder and bowel clinal care for the patients under your management working to the standards required by your governing body.
• To formulate individualised, evidence based, management plans, using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• To organise own time effectively with regard to clinical priorities.
• To provide specialised advice, teaching and training to other members of the Primary and Secondary Care Team regarding bladder and bowel continence management.
• To lead on training and supervision of less experienced staff and students.
• To have the ability to gain valid informed consent and to identify through assessment patients who lack capacity and work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
• To work as a autonomous practitioner with supervision from the team manager and peers.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of specialist bladder and bowel continence treatment and management, to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• To jointly lead on the development of bladder and bowel clinical policies and standard operating procedures for the service and or organisation. Assist with the implementation of national standards and guidance regarding bladder and bowel continence.
• Within the scope of the service prescribe approved medication and appliances for patients with bladder and bowel continence problems.

Professional

• Jointly lead with clinical decisions required to ensure efficient, cost-effective provision of the Home Delivery Service and prescription service.
• Liaise with clinical service managers on issues relating to continence promotion, bladder and bowel continence management and service improvement.
• To use information technology and participate in data collection and statistics.
• To maintain clear, concise and timely records in line with the service policy.
• Joint involvement with organisational audit where required.
• Set up and chair professional meetings and forums.
• Support and encourage reflective practice in bladder and bowel continence care, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• To be jointly responsible for continuing professional development within the specialist service. Contributing to the maintenance of clinical competency and participating in professional networks. Attend relevant study days and internal /external training courses.
• To be jointly responsible for the facilitation and promotions of a learning culture in the service, enabling other specialist practitioners to develop their skills.
• To actively participate in training by attendance and presentation at team meetings and training sessions.
• When appropriate plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programmes and training.
• To contribute to the national professional development within bladder and bowel continence care through the appropriate Clinical Interest Groups (e.g.: RCN Continence Forum, ACP and the bladder and bowel community).
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of clinical staff within the department.
• Lead the induction, supervision, and individual performance management of clinical staff within the department
• Undertake any other duties, which may reasonably be required in addition to, those attached, relating to your specific area.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of quality, safety and risk management and apply to the work situation.

Organisational

• To support the clinical service manager in implementing targets and objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the Bladder and Bowel specialist service.
• To participate in service evaluation and advise the clinical services manager on the service needs of the client population.
• To be responsible for management duties as when delegated by the clinical service manager.
• To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance bladder and bowel continence care within Nottingham CityCare Partnership.
• To manage day to day delivery of own caseload within the Bladder and Bowel specialist service including prioritisation of support staff duties. Also organising own diary and time management.
• To always ensure the health and safety of staff and patients in accordance with PSIRF, Health and safety legislation and organisation policy and procedures.
• To attend team meetings and other agency meetings as required.
• To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Up to date general clinical knowledge
• Current knowledge of local, regional and national policies
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
• Able to record accurately, clearly, and concisely
• Involvement in research and audit
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Evidence of working with external agencies and networking skills
• Teaching experience
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work in a variety of settings
• Flexibility to fit in with the needs of the service
• Able to work under pressure
• To work effectively as part of a team
• Experience in development of services to meet community needs
• Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation, and research
• Experience of supervising and supporting health professionals
• Evidence of previous experience of mentoring and preceptorship

Special Requirements

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Car driver/owner in possession of current full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / Level 1 on the NMC register
• 2 years community experience

Experience

• Experience of team working and caseload management
• Evidence of good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse population

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPro Rata for Part Time