About this role
Job summary
22.5 hours per week
The post holder provide will work within the Trust Wide Bladder and Bowel(Continence) Service to act as a specialist resource, facilitating,collaboratingand working in partnership with patients,carers and all relevant professionals to provide a service that best addresses patients continence needs.
The Senior Continence Advisor( HCA)will jointly supervise and support unqualified members of theBladder and Bowel( continence)service asappropriate alongside qualified team members.
Main duties of the job
Work within of The AdultBladderand Bowel (Continence)Team and contribute to a high standard of clinical care within trust policies to enable patients to receive the correct products and/or support to meetthereneeds.
To work on own initiative and within scope of competence, referring appropriately to the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Along sidethe Adult Clinical Nurse Specialists provide specialist continence care to individuals contributing to triage, holistic assessment and management of care
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation individualised interventions using evidenced based advice and information to provide the right care in the right place at the right time.
Provide training and education to other professionals and carers asdeemedappropriate regardingcontinence care.
Maintaining excellent communication within the team providing relevant supervision to administration staff where necessary to deliver a high standard of care. Lead andfacilitateclinical supervision groups to junior staff within the service.
Work in partnership with other healthcare professionals and multi-agency workers, attending relevant multi-agency and other meetings asrequired.
Provideinformation to patients, their families, and carers both formally and informally, so that they can make informed choices about current and future care needs.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
Themust haves for this role:
Be an active member of the already well-established andforward-thinkingBladder and Bowel(continence)Service
Have knowledge of or willing tolearnin depthan understandingcontinenceproductsand prescription requirements
Must be flexible in roleto ensure continenceneedsof patientare metwith skilled nursing intervention.
Be part of the facilitation oftrainingofpatient, carers,professionalsand studentsin the area ofcontinence promotion.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Eloise Rimmeron07929826796or email:[email protected] delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training Essential
English and Maths (A*-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification. Care Certificate, an equivalent qualification or equivalent experience of delivering compassionate, safe and high-quality care.
Previous Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of delivering personal care and a range of related procedures, some of which may be non- routine, using safe evidence-based techniques and maintaining dignity and respect at all times. Demonstrable previous experience delivering delegated clinical care to patients/clients in a healthcare setting e.g. blood pressure, venepuncture, urinalysis etc. Experience of working in a care role in a community setting
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Essential
Knowledge of care and related procedures through experience or short courses Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems. Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and patients where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement. Understanding of personal capabilities and limitations, with the ability to know when to escalate to senior colleagues. Demonstrate reflection to identify areas for learning and development. Ability to effectively prioritise activities to maximise efficiency.
Additional Requirements Essential
Ability to travel to multiple sites during the course of the working day where the location may be challenging to reach via public transport. Valid driving licence
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.
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Continence Trustwide - Wokingham Hospital, 41 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2RE
41 Barkham Road
Wokingham
RG41 2RE
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)