Children's Specialist Continence Nurse

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich seeks a Band 6 continence nurse to support the assessment and treatment of children with continence issues. The role offers up to 30 hours per week, promoting a flexible work environment. Candidates should have significant experience in paediatric continence and excellent communication skills. Apply by 23 September.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric continence is essential for this role.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
• Strong communication skills with patients and carers; ability to support families.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to clinical staff in assessing children with continence needs.
• Administer medications, treatments and monitor their effects.
• Develop and evaluate continence management care plans.

Skills

Experience in paediatric continence

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Overview

NCH&C is the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We focus on continually improving the quality of care and improving access to that care, helping people move seamlessly from one service to another. The CQC praised our compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels and noted that staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to creating a modern and inclusive work environment. We actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce and to maintain and improve wellbeing. We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

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Role and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to clinical staff in the assessment and management of children/young people aged 0–19 years with complex continence needs.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience and apply specialist clinical skills to assess continence needs; use clinical pathways and guidelines to guide treatment.
• Be competent in diagnosing continence symptoms and treating appropriately; communicate sensitive information with empathy and reassurance to patients and families, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies as appropriate.
• Develop, implement and evaluate continence management care plans in partnership with the child/young person and their family, working closely with other clinical staff and disciplines.
• Support the education and training of registered staff, healthcare assistants and student nurses, ensuring compliance with relevant standards to support practice learning.
• Support and train parents/carers in the correct use of identified medical equipment and management programmes to foster confidence and independence at home.
• Administer medications, treatments and interventions as prescribed and monitor their effects.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., school nurses, health visitors, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, community children’s nurses, learning disability nurses, psychologists).
• Provide initial triage and assessment for new referrals to the paediatric continence service.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in paediatric continence is essential for this role.
• Be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
• Strong communication skills with patients and carers; ability to support families in understanding and managing continence needs.
• Ability to work autonomously within a friendly team of continence nurses and support staff.
• Ability to work across Norfolk and Waveney locality delivering clinics as required.

Additional Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Norfolk Children’s continence service as a Band 6 continence nurse. The successful candidate will assess and treat children with constipation, nocturnal enuresis, daytime wetting and delayed toilet training. Up to 30 hours per week are available. Closing date: 23 September. Interview date: 3 October.