Job summary Are you a registered nurse associate (NMC Level 5) looking for a new challenge?
Or do you hold a foundation degree in health and social care?
Do you have experience of bladder and bowel care management?
Are you passionate about developing you nursing skills?
If you answered yes, then we may have the perfect role for you!
Main duties of the job We are looking for a bladder and bowel nurse associate, to work as a member of the bladder and bowel service, under the direction of the clinical team lead, providing effective holistic nursing care to patients in community settings including community clinics.You will promote good bladder/bowel care and provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction including catheterised patients.To maintain core clinical skills in order to support community nursing with its care delivery.
About us So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print Informal visits can be arranged on request.
We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
Job description Job responsibilities Person specification Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications Foundation degree in health and social care OR Nursing Associate qualification Care certificate Experience Previous experience in health or social care setting Previous experience in health in a community setting Working in a team Able to work under own initiative Bladder and bowel care management Special knowledge / expertise Standard IT skills including word processing and use of internet Knowledge of health and safety and principles of risk assessment.
Be able to understand and plan a range of delegated clinical duties Analytical and judgmental skills Phlebotomy Wound care Pressure area care Catheter care Continence or bladder/bowel Assessments Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment Ability to work under pressure Good communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and presentation Flexibility and adaptability Motivated to community work Open and friendly Contributes to the team Willingness to develop professionally Practical / intellectual skills Standard IT skills.
Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation degree in health and social care OR Nursing Associate qualification Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Previous experience in health or social care setting Previous experience in health in a community setting Evidence of catheter care/management Bladder and bowel care management Desirable Employed currently in bladder and bowel service MCH values Essential Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values