Company Nurse

Hollister Incorporated; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Pension scheme with 8.5% employer

Life insurance x10

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated is seeking an experienced Nursing Services Specialist for Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel within the NSIC at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will advise on continence care, catheter management and urodynamics support, with a focus on patient-centred pathways.

The role requires 3+ years nursing experience in urology/continence, a valid NMC PIN and the ability to educate NHS staff and carers across settings.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC pin and registration.
• Proven experience and keen interest within Urology / Continence Care.
• Evidence of recent post-registration training and development (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for patients with neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction.
• Support patients with spinal cord injury and complex neurological conditions requiring bladder and bowel management.
• Advise on bladder emptying, bowel management programmes, continence strategies and complication prevention.
• Support development of neurogenic bladder and bowel pathways across healthcare settings.
• Deliver education programmes relating to bladder, bowel, continence and catheter management.
• Provide training to NHS staff, community teams, care agencies, patients and carers.
• Identify learning needs and support competency development across teams.

Skills

Urology/Continence Care

NMC PIN

Diary management

Clinical IT systems

Communication skills

Service development

Budget management

Education

Continence/Urology qualification

Tools

EMIS

SystemOne

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Location: National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury
Department: Clinical

Summary

The post holder acts as a Urology/Continence Nursing Services Specialist providing specialist support and advice on all aspects of bladder and bowel care.

Location

National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury

Contract

Permanent, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours

Responsibilities

NSIC Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist support for patients with neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction.
• Support patients with spinal cord injury and complex neurological conditions requiring specialist bladder and bowel management
• Provide advice regarding bladder emptying, bowel management programmes, continence strategies and complication prevention
• Support the development of neurogenic bladder and bowel pathways across healthcare settings

Urodynamics Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of urodynamics services where required
• Prepare patients for urodynamic investigations and provide education regarding procedures and follow‑up care
• Support clinical assessment, documentation and follow‑up associated with urodynamic investigations within professional scope of practice

Caseload and Referral Management:

• Manage an allocated caseload of patients requiring bladder, bowel and continence support
• Triage referrals according to clinical need and agreed service pathways
• Monitor patient outcomes and ensure timely follow‑up and escalation where necessary

Expand Education Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver formal education programmes relating to bladder, bowel, continence and catheter management
• Provide training to NHS staff, community teams, care agencies, patients and carers
• Identify learning needs and support competency development across healthcare teams

Safeguarding and Governance:

• Ensure safeguarding principles are embedded within all clinical practice
• Participate in incident reporting, investigation and organisational learning activities
• Support complaint reviews and service improvement initiatives
• Promote infection prevention and control standards in all clinical settings

Audit and Quality Improvement:

• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement programmes
• Use patient outcome and activity data to support service development
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical policies, pathways and patient information resources

Wider Stakeholder Responsibilities:

• Develop effective working relationships with consultants, commissioners, community providers and multidisciplinary teams
• Promote continuity of care across acute, community and specialist services
• Represent Hollister Clinical Services positively with internal and external stakeholders

Essential Functions of the Role

• Valid NMC PIN
• Proven experience and keen interest within Urology / Continence Care

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience
• Demonstratable Urology clinical experience
• Community experience (desirable)

Education Requirements

• Recognised Continence Care / Urology Qualification (desirable)
• Evidence of recent post registration training and development (desirable)

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate a research‑based holistic approach to patient care
• Ability to keep up‑to‑date with educational, professional and clinical developments
• Can establish priorities, diary management and organise own workload
• Good understanding and experience of clinical IT systems, such as EMIS, SystemOne
• Good communication skills across all levels and disciplines within the organisation, externally in the Acute and with families / other members of the public
• Can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the development of the service
• An understanding of financial control and ability to manage a service within its budget

What We Offer

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is £42,000 - £52,000, depending on experience or other legitimate business factors
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister discretionary Corporate Bonus Scheme
• Performance‑related Annual Salary Review
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with 8.5% employer contribution
• Life Insurance Cover at x10 base salary
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro‑rated for part time Associates), with the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee‑owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee‑owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.