About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bladder and Bowel Team, providing a high quality continence service to the residents of East Sussex.
You will be based in within the Bladder and Bowel Team, providing services across Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford, Hastings & Rother and will be required to work cross site at times.
You will need to be a car driver with access to a car, in order to work at various clinics across the patch, and occasional home visits to patients.
This band 5 post is an excellent opportunity to become skilled up within the team, in readiness to apply for a Band 6 post as it becomes available. You will be afforded training opportunities across a wide range of Bladder and Bowel/Continence competencies. You will be encouraged to attend training as available and achieve academic studies as appropriate to the role.
This is a small but dynamic team. We provide a high standard of care across ESHT, for patients aged 19 and over who need our services. If you have a passion for delivering high quality continence care then this is your opportunity to join us.
You will also eventually be expected to develop your teaching skills to support colleagues within the Trust in other teams, to support with continence care across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To support the Band 6 Bladder and Bowel Specialist nurses in providing a comprehensive continence service across East Sussex.
Develop and maintain a proactive service for patients with Bladder and Bowel dysfunction within Care Homes, and Nursing Homes, and also supporting in community clinics.
Provide training and education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals within ESHT and the third Sector.
Participate in service development to develop a high quality, cost effective Community Bladder and Bowel Advisory Service.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
You must be able to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner, carrying equipment/staff with you. You must have access to a car and hold a current driving license. The Trust has partnered with NHS Fleet solutions to provide a cost effective way to lease a brand new car via salary sacrifice.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant Band 5 experience Independent working and organisation of own workload Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
Desirable
Community experience Experience of inter-agency working Experience of teaching in a group setting
Qualifications Essential
Current Registered 1st level Nurse Continence/ bladder and bowel module / study or willingness to undertake Managing Learning through Mentorship" module or ENB 997/998 Evidence of Diploma/Degree level study
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Evidence of developing innovative practice Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and key policies influencing nursing and bladder & Knowledge of audit and research 8 of 8 bowel care Knowledge of bladder and bowel dysfunction and continence promotion Can demonstrate competency in skills necessary for role Keyboard skills and knowledge of IT Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently within level of competence Good time management and be able to prioritise workload Ability to develop good working relationships with staff, patients and other agencies Is proactive and an effective change agent Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs Ability to work under pressure Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of statutory requirements and NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
Knowledge of audit and research
Other Essential
Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values Current full driving licence, able to travel and transport equipment as required in post
Desirable
Demonstrates a planned developmental career pathway to achieve personal and professional objectives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hailsham Health Centre or Bexhill Health Centre
Hailsham
BN27 1BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)