Continence Advisor

Dorset HealthCare; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare’s Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service is seeking a Registered Adult Nurse with a genuine interest in continence to provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.

The post offers training opportunities, regular supervision and appraisals, with DBS checks covered and support to achieve required competencies within the first year. Join a forward‑looking Trust committed to excellent community care.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Interest in continence and ability to manage complex bladder/bowel dysfunction.
• Willingness to undertake training and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.
• Develop and deliver specialist training and advice to healthcare professionals in continence care.

Skills

Continence care

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registration (Adult Nurse)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Adult Nurse to join our team at the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service.

The successful person needs to have an interest and enthusiasm for continence, and will be providing specialist assessment, treatment & management for patients with complex bladder & or bowel dysfunction.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in continence and experience in a supportive team, with regular supervision and appraisals.

You will be required to achieve a certain competency level within your first year which we will support you to achieve. Training will be provided both internally within the team and externally by attending relevant continence skill training courses. Opportunities for further training may also be available through the Trusts Training Department.

Dorset is renowned for its quality of living, picturesque countryside, and its famous Jurassic Coastline. You could improve your quality of life by combining these benefits with working for a transformational organization.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

To provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex bladder and or bowel dysfunction.

To develop and deliver specialist training and advice to health care professionals in the promotion of continence and management of incontinence particularly within primary healthcare/community settings.

To provide advice to the general public on continence issues.

To support the Continence Advisory Service Team Lead in developing and managing all aspects of the service to ensure high quality delivery, patient satisfaction and continual improvements in patient reported outcomes.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.