SEHSCT Paediatric Continence Nurse Advisor

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Paediatric Continence Nurse Advisor in Belfast. The successful candidate will manage a nurse-led service, provide evidence-based advice, and enhance professional standards for children aged 0-19. This role requires clinical leadership and collaboration with various stakeholders, ensuring optimal service delivery. A competitive salary of £46,148 is offered, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on part 1 of the NMC register.
• Current full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals to appropriate services.
• Manage a caseload of children with complex continence conditions.
• Implement and evaluate care programmes for patients.

Skills

Nursing qualification

Clinical leadership

Education

Three years post nursing qualification

Job description

SEHSCT Paediatric Continence Nurse Advisor

The paediatric continence nurse advisor (PCNA) will be responsible for the delivery and management of a nurse led paediatric continence nursing service. The PCNA will provide evidence based advice, education and treatment programmes to children and young people (0-19 years) in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SET). The PCNA will lead the development of a fully integrated paediatric continence service and contribute to the development of the skills of the paediatric nursing workforce. The PCNA will demonstrate clinical leadership and act as a professional resource, working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders, including users, to enhance professional standards of care across the paediatric continence nursing service. The post holder will work with managers to develop frontline continence service delivery and referral pathways to PCN.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals to ensure they are directed to the most appropriate service for support and management.
• Manage a caseload of children / young people with complex continence conditions.
• Be responsible for the specialist assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care specific to children / young people and their families.

Skills and Qualifications

• Three years post nursing qualification part 1 of NMC register.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved.

Further Information

Location: Stewartstown Road Health Centre
Public Health Nursing

£46,148 per annum pro rata