Paediatric Continence Specialist Nurse

Job summary South Tyneside andSunderland Paediatric Bladder and Bowel Team have an exciting opportunity for aRegistered Childrens Nurse with significant experience of working in apaediatric area, to join our team.
Due to a recent structurechange, this post now sits under the Paediatric directorate.
We are lookingfor a Band 6 clinician who is filled with passion to become part of our service.Someone who possesses excellent communication skills with an ambition tocontinually develop the service to improve the patient/family journey.
The post holderwill be required to undertake holistic Tier 2 level continence assessments, andwork with children and families to develop individualised treatment programmesto promote continence.
The post holderwill hold clinics in both Sunderland and South Tyneside and deliver trainingprogrammes to STSFT staff.Informal visitsencouraged.
Please contact Matron Laura Hayden-Duck.
Main duties of the job Team workinghours Monday Friday Service covers South Tyneside and Sunderland.To adopt aphilosophy of continued professional development in line with service provision,working within the scope of Specialist Nurse Role following localpolicies/protocols /guidelines to meet the needs of children and young peoplewith continence problems.
We are lookingfor a Band 6 clinician who is filled with passion to become part of ourservice.Family Care is anexciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow anddevelop.
Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we arecommitted to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people.
Pleaseenquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.
If you areinterested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome yourapplication.
About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust.
From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams.
We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities.
We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT.
We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents.
We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000.
We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full detailsTo supportin the day-to-day management of an integrated evidence-based CommunityPaediatric Bladder and Bowel Service with responsibility for the delivery ofpatient care optimising the cost-effective use of all resources.
To supportcoordination of paediatric Bladder and Bowel service provision withinSunderland and South TynesideTo managea caseload for the children bladder and bowel service working at Tier 2 levelTo workwith paediatric colleagues in providing an accessible and multi disciplinarycontinence service.Ensure aseamless service and help reduce inappropriate referrals to secondary care byworking in collaboration with tier 2 paediatric staff.To respondeffectively to the childs physical, psychological and social needs by workingalong-side Secondary care, Education, Children and Young People Service andSocial Services.Totransform service delivery by enhancing collaborative working across hospitaland communityTo meetthe needs of all children and young people with continence problems (includingchildren with learning difficulties and physical disabilities) in order toachieve complete continence or manage their condition discreetly andeffectively if full control is not possible.To work inappropriate care settings, within the scope of a specialist nurse rolefollowing local policies/protocols/guidelines.To assessindividual childrens needs using a comprehensive bladder /bowel assessment,determining a plan of care and implementing holistic, research-based healthcare (including initiating investigations and prescribe medication whennecessary)Work incollaboration with tier 1/2/3/4 services in bowel and bladder care to providehigh quality care which follows best practice and meets the NHS outcomeframework domains (1, 2, 3, and 4).Support toensure the service meets NICE guidelines, Department of Health and NHS Englandrecommendations.Triage allreferrals into tier 2 Paediatric Bladder and Bowel service ensuring that localguidelines are followed, and referral is to the appropriate professional.To helpmanage the provision of NHS disposable containment products for children inSunderland and South Tyneside To act asa resource of specialist Paediatric continence advice in Sunderland and SouthTyneside by providing training and support to internal and external staff.Tofacilitate and support the development of a communication network forPaediatric continence advice and information for staff.To ensuresystems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety.To supportthe development of user involvement within the Paediatric Bladder and BowelService to improve the child/family journey.Supporttransition of care into adult Bladder and Bowel services Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Essential Registered Childrens Nurse with significant experience of working in a paediatric area Degree in nursing/health related subject.
Desirable Recruitment and selection course Post registration qualification related to continence Recruitment and selection course Experience Essential Significant experience at band 5 in a Paediatric community or acute setting.
Multi- disciplinary/ multi-agency working.
Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience of leading clinical development.
Experience of managing change.
Motivated.
Ability to set objectives and prioritise.
Competent in the use of IT packages.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Flexible approach to work.
Desirable Ability to undertake research.
Ability to undertake audit.
Involvement in service review and development.
Project management.
Experience of budgetary monitoring/control.
Appraisal skills.
Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse with significant experience of working in a paediatric area.
Degree in nursing/health related subject.
Desirable Leadership Qualification.
Post registration qualification related to continence.
Recruitment and selection course.
Clinical Skills.
Non-medical prescribing qualification