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Job summary

Main area
Continence
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Part time - 32 hours per week
Job ref
152-C010.24
Employer
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Forston
Town
Dorchester
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 p.a.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Continence Advisor

Band 6

 

 

The 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Registered Adult Nurse to join our team at the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service to cover Maternity leave.

The successful person needs to have an interest and enthusiasm for continence and ideally have continence advisor experience & appropriate training, You will be providing specialist assessment, treatment & management for patients with complex bladder & or bowel dysfunction.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in continence and experience in a supportive team, with regular supervision and appraisals.

 You will be required to have achieved a certain competency level within this speciality.  Opportunities for further training may also be available through the Trusts Training Department.

Dorset is renowned for its quality of living, picturesque countryside, and its famous Jurassic Coastline. You could improve your quality of life by combining these benefits with working for a transformational organization.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

 

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex bladder and or bowel dysfunction. To develop and deliver specialist training and advice to health care professionals in the promotion of continence and management of incontinence particularly within primary healthcare/community settings. To provide advice to the general public on continence issues.

To support the Continence Advisory Service Team Lead in developing and managing all aspects of the service to ensure high quality delivery, patient satisfaction and continual improvements in patient reported outcomes.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]

Person specification

knowledge skills & training

Essential criteria
  • RGN level 1
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Teaching & presentation skills
Desirable criteria
  • Educated to post graduate degree level or working towards
  • Further clinical qualification in continence care
  • Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based literature

Job specific experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 3 years post registration experience
  • Knowledge of evidence and research based continence care
  • Community Nursing experience
Desirable criteria
  • Application of clinical theory into practice

Managerial/supervisory experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience in supporting junior staff

Finance & Resources

Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of budgetary restraints

Information Technology

Essential criteria
  • Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of SystmOne

personal qualities/attributes

Essential criteria
  • Proof of commitment to providing good nursing care
  • ability to work as part of a team

Business travel

Essential criteria
  • Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Additional requirements

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Employer certification / accreditation badges

National Interim Quality MarkNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardModern Slavery ActApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in PeopleImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingPrince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Cheeseman
Job title
Service Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01305 259978