Continence Nurse Children

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Children's Continence Team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of children requiring continence assessment, provide specialized care and advice, and collaborate closely with families and professionals within various settings. The role involves undertaking assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Strong communication skills and relevant nursing qualifications are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to children with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies related to children.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people requiring continence assessment.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans for bladder and bowel dysfunction.
• Provide specialist advice and education to families and professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Holistic assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work as a member of the Children's Continence Team, managing a caseload of children and young people in the community who require continence assessment, advice, and care. This includes home visits, clinics, and working closely with families, schools, and other professionals. The post holder will provide specialist advice, education, and support to children, families, and other health and social care professionals, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care. Additional responsibilities include working with the Paediatric Specialist Nurse-Continence in the provision of continence products and management of enuresis alarms, supporting effective discharge planning, and transitional planning to adult services.

• Undertake holistic assessments and develop, implement, and review care plans for children with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
• Provide specialist continence care, including advice on products, interventions, and management strategies.
• Deliver care in a variety of settings (home, clinic, school), ensuring privacy, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Act as a resource and liaison between families, education personnel, health, social care, and voluntary agencies.
• Safeguard children and young people, adhering to local and national safeguarding policies.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with Trust and NMC standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to interprofessional communication.
• Communicate effectively with children and families regarding continence, including children with special and/or additional needs.
• Actively listen to parents, carers, children, and young people.