Job summary Are you a nurse with an interest in pelvic floor and continence management and looking for a new challenge?
If you are, an exciting opportunity has become available within the Pelvic Floor Service for a Band 6 Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UHB.
This is a full-time permanent position.
The post holder will work within an established CNS team to provide clinical services to patients with functional bowel problems, supporting consultant and nurse led clinics.
Experience in colorectal, gastroenterology and/or continence nursing would be beneficial, as would experience in multidisciplinary and cross agency working.
This is a diverse role with plentiful opportunities for professional development, working within a supportive and friendly team.
Main duties of the job This role involves working closely with an established CNS team and surgical colleagues to provide advice and treatment for a variety of pelvic floor conditions.
Treatments include Tibial nerve stimulation, Biofeedback, Rectal irrigation and medical and therapeutic interventions for constipation and faecal incontinence.
Full training and support will be given to enable you to provide this treatment.
As a member of the Pelvic Floor MDT you will be involved in formulating plans of care for patients and delivering that care.
The ability to work autonomously is also necessary, as the role involves the assessment and treatment of patients independently in nurse led clinics.
Excellent communications skills are essential to ensure that the necessary care and support is offered to patients who are experiencing issues that they may find difficult to discuss.
Teaching is a core responsibility and a commitment to the education of colleagues and patients will be required.
The Pelvic Floor Service is committed to providing consistently high standards of nursing care with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards.
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Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration *Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6 *Willing to undertake training relevant to the post Experience Essential *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC *Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence *Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality *Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment *Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the NMC Desirable *Colorectal/Gastroenterology and/or continence nursing experience Additional Criteria Essential *Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload and developing skills, knowledge and competence *Willingness to achieve competence in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances *Excellent communication skills *Time management skills *Confidence to work with staff at all levels and professional backgrounds Desirable Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload Experience of policy/protocol development