Clinical Lead Bladder and Bowel Services

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Clinical Nurse Leads to join their Bladder and Bowel service team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for nurses passionate about bladder and bowel care to develop leadership skills while providing essential patient care. With a focus on flexible working hours and no unsociable shifts, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality services across East and West Sussex. Join a supportive environment that values compassion, training, and personal development, all while enjoying the scenic beauty of Sussex. This is your chance to make a significant impact in community healthcare!

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Workplace nurseries

Staff networks promoting diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 5+ years of extensive clinical experience required.
• Willingness to work towards non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Experience in case management and long-term condition care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinically effective and cost-efficient nursing team.
• Provide expert patient care and coordinate health services.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Advanced physical assessment skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

IT literacy

Education

RGN registration

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Advanced Physical Assessment course

Job description

Job summary

Are you interested in a change or promotion? Are you looking for a Development Opportunity? Do you have a passion and expertise in bladder and bowel care? Would you like to be a key decision maker in delivering our service and planning for the future?

The Bladder and Bowel service, formerly known as the 'continence' service, is a specialist team providing treatment to patients with bladder and bowel problems. We are seeking dynamic nurses to join us as Clinical Nurse Leads across our geographical footprint. We welcome applications for full-time, part-time, and flexible hours, and encourage nurses wishing to develop leadership skills.

Our services include specialist nurse-led clinics and training for team members in B&B and across the trust. Based mainly in Brighton/Worthing and supporting teams across the city and South East, our services operate Monday to Friday, with no requirement for unsociable hours, weekends, or bank holidays. You will use your clinical and leadership skills to contribute significantly to our teams and patients.

Full UK driving license is required.

Main duties of the job

1. Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess physical and psycho-social needs, developing therapeutic care plans based on best evidence to improve health outcomes.
2. Communicate complex patient information to multidisciplinary team colleagues for effective treatment delivery.
3. Negotiate and clarify roles and responsibilities with patients, carers, and professionals, participating in meetings and case conferences as needed.
4. Lead the team in delivering best practice across the organisational footprint using clinical tools like bladder ultrasound scanners.
5. Provide expert clinical care and health promotion interventions.
6. Identify subtle changes in patient condition, guide the team, and take actions to minimize hospital admissions.
7. Ensure effective liaison and communication with other professionals and agencies, working in partnership for individuals' benefit.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people, delivering essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to all ages.

Our vision is to provide excellent community-centered care, helping people manage health changes, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

We offer a variety of roles across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services, with benefits including flexible working, training, research opportunities, and staff networks.

Why work for us?

• High scores in NHS Staff Survey for compassionate culture, leadership, and staff wellbeing.
• Varied working environments, including community, home visits, hospitals, and bases.
• Flexible working options.
• Training, development, and research opportunities.
• Workplace nurseries and staff networks promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Location in scenic Sussex with easy access to the South Downs and coast.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead a clinically effective, cost-efficient service, managing a team of nurses, and ensuring high-quality care and staff development. They will demonstrate comprehensive nursing knowledge, provide direct patient care when necessary, act as an expert role model, and coordinate services to promote health and self-management, liaising effectively with agencies. See JD and PS for more details.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Skills & Knowledge

• Advanced physical assessment skills.
• Independent or supplementary prescribing, medication review, and administration.
• Ability to lead and coordinate care programs autonomously and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Experience working across acute and primary care settings.
• Proven ability to implement change and champion patient issues.
• Conflict resolution and mentoring skills.
• IT literacy or willingness to achieve it.
• Flexible, autonomous working style, with decision-making abilities.
• Travel capability between sites, owning a car.
• Self-awareness and openness to personal development.

Experience

• At least five years of extensive clinical experience.
• Case management experience.
• Knowledge of long-term condition care and maintaining high standards.
• CPD and postgraduate experience (minimum 18 months).

Qualifications

• RGN registration.
• Postgraduate degree or equivalent.
• Advanced Physical Assessment course (Masters module).
• Willingness to work towards non-medical prescribing qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Masters qualification.
• Mentoring course or equivalent.
• Community Nursing qualification.

Additional requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks, and applicants must have UK professional registration. We welcome applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship. Please refer to the full job details for more information.