An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Continence Specialist Team working across beautiful Norwich and South Norfolk within treatment clinics, domiciliary visits and residential homes. Full training will be given with an aim for you to prioritise your own workload, gain confidence in working alone and build valuable skills.

Good organisational and communication skills would be extremely beneficial in this role. Experience within Continence and/or the community would also be desirable.

If this sounds like you, apply today!

Main duties of the job

Work as a member of the integrated continence service, in conjunction with other professionals, to promote a holistic model of care in line with national best practice.

Promotion of continence, first level surveillance and assessment of vulnerable adults.

To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

A more complete list of duties can be found on the Job Description.

About us

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Find out more about working for our organisation here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/226719057/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Develop competence in and undertake the clinical skills required for the post, including Baseline Continence Assessment, basic bladder scanning, catheterisation, flow rate assessments, pelvic floor muscle exercise, visual assessment of external pelvic floor function, assessment of skin condition, fitting sheaths, bowel care, aids and equipment.

Keep up to date with developments in the fields of continence care, engaging with local and national forums.

To be responsible for the review of assessment of the patients continence needs and implementation of appropriate treatment plan or product provision, within clinics, care homes and patients own environment.

A more complete list of duties can be found on the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st level degree
• RN Qualification
• Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 / mentorship preparation or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
• ENB 978 or demonstration of relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Good observational and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice.
• Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skill.
• A team player
• Highly motivated
• Able to provide high standards of care.
• Tact & diplomacy
• Empathy & sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative Good observational & reporting skills.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Leadership skills
• Able to work independently

Communication

Essential

• Tact & diplomacy
• Empathy & sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• A team player

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Be able to kneel, bend & stoop and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Be reliable
• Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Desirable

• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids.

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Norwich

NR2 3TU

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839-6506822-GP