Job summary CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!Band 5 RGN Bladder and Bowel Specialist NurseAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Band 5 RGN ( hours a week Monday to Friday ) to come and join CLCH NHS Trust's Adult Bladder and Bowel Specialist Team in Hertfordshire.
Prior specialist knowledge in bladder and bowel nursing is not essential but a passion to deliver a compassionate and professional service that brings dignity and care to patients is.The main responsibility of a Band 5 Bladder and Bowel Specialist nurse is to work with the team to assess and provide clinical care to patients in clinic or in their own homes (including residential care homes).
As this does mean some travel with-in West Hertfordshire, candidates will need to be a car driver.You will be joining a friendly supportive team and a large NHS community Trust where professional guidance is readily available and personal and professional development is fully supported.
Main duties of the job To work within the Adult Bladder & Bowel Care Service Specialist Team assisting with the provision of assessment and clinical care of a high standard to patients, with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, in clinics, in their own homes and Residential Care Homes.The post holder will be responsible for:Independently assessing patients (including bladder scans), devising treatment plans, and delivering care.Triaging patients.Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders.Delivering bladder and bowel care training to trust staff and within other areas as required.
About us Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: Job description Job responsibilities To deliver care in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
To support the service with new patient referral data inputting, clinic, and home visit appointments bookings, taking of messages and answering phone enquiries and any other administration duties as required.
To work within the Adult Bladder & Bowel Service Specialist Team completing continence assessments including bladder scanning, physical assessments and urine testing as clinically indicated, providing clinical care of a high standard to patients, in clinics, in their own homes, and Care Homes.
To work within the agreed service level agreement and formularies for the provision of containment products.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Diploma /BSc hons RN qualification or equivalent qualification.
Willingness to undertake training as appropriate.Education Skills & Knowledge Essential Experience of working in a community setting Experience of working as a registered nurse Experience with the NHS patient information database (System One) Previous experience in bladder and bowel dysfunction Previous experience in completing continence assessments.
Previous experience in bladder scanning Previous experience of assessing, fitting and managing continence aids sheaths An awareness of risk management Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and the needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner .
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Willingness to undertake training as appropriate to the post.
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Experience Essential Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases Desirable Experience in the use of SystmOne Electronic Health Record