Children's Bladder and Bowel Community Staff Nurse - Part Time

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service in Witney is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will work directly with children aged 2-18 and their families, focusing on improving continence through evidence-based care. Excellent career progression opportunities and various benefits including 27 days annual leave and NHS discounts are available.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and their families in a community setting.
• Understanding of children with additional needs.
• Familiarity with Electronic Care Records such as EMIS.

Responsibilities

• Undertake family-focused interventions to meet children's needs.
• Support children in achieving optimum levels of continence.
• Establish effective working relationships with external services.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in Electronic Care Records

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced NMC registered nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team as a Community Staff Nurse here at the Children's Bladder and Bowel Service (CBABS).

We are a small and friendly team who work directly with children, young people and their family/carers. Our patients are aged between 2 and 18 years, and have ongoing bladder and bowel dysfunction. Our main focus is to promote continence, by utilising and promoting evidence-based care. To support the delivery of a commissioned Children's Bladder and Bowel Service for children, young people and their families registered with an Oxfordshire GP aged between 2 and 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated interventions, which are family focussed to improve and meet the needs, reduce inequalities and safeguard of children and young people.
• Support Children and Young People to achieve their individual optimum levels of continence.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with external services and other agencies.

Qualifications and experience

• The successful candidate will have experience working with children, young people and their families in the community setting.
• They will have a good understanding of children with additional needs.
• They will also have strong communication skills and ability to problem solve.
• The ideal candidate will be familiar with Microsoft and proficient in using Electronic Care Records such as EMIS.

Location and requirements

Based in Witney the team provide face to face clinics across Oxfordshire.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About Oxford Health

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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people\'s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team