About this role
Job summary
CYP Bladder & Bowel Band 6 Nurse
14 month Fixed term contract
£45,953 - £54,254 Inclusive of Hcas & Dependent on experience
Are you a registered children's nurse with experience in continence care and a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families? Bromley Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Children and Young People Bladder and Bowel Nurse to join our Specialist Children's Community Nursing service on a 14-month fixed-term contract.
You will help deliver a nurse-led continence service across Bromley, providing assessment, individualised care planning and ongoing support for children and young people with bladder and bowel difficulties. Working autonomously and alongside colleagues and partner agencies, you will support children and families to achieve optimal continence, promote independence and improve quality of life. The role involves working across clinical sites and undertaking visits to homes, mainstream schools and residential or special schools.
Additional training will be offered to support you in developing your specialist knowledge and skills in children's bladder and bowel care. This will build on your existing experience and support your continuing professional development, helping you to grow in confidence within this specialist role. Interviews to be held on or around 4th December 26
Main duties of the job
o Manage a caseload of children and young people with bladder and bowel dysfunction, including daytime wetting, night-time wetting, constipation and soiling.
o Undertake assessments and develop, implement and review individualised, evidence-based care plans in partnership with children, young people and their families.
o Triage referrals, prioritise clinical needs and provide advice and support through clinics, visits, telephone calls and email contact.
o Provide education and training to children, parents, carers and professionals to support effective continence management.
o Work collaboratively with GPs, paediatricians, schools, community teams and specialist services to coordinate care and make appropriate onward referrals.
o Review clinically appropriate continence product requests and provide toileting support and training as needed.
o Recognise safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in accordance with local policies and procedures.
o Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, service evaluation, pathway development and quality improvement.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
please refer to the attached job description & Person specification for full details of the role of Childrens Bladder & Bowel Nurse
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional registration
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse (RN Child/RSCN)
- Current registration with the NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to children's nursing
Desirable
- Recognised continence qualification or training
- Mentorship qualification or course
Clinical experience
Essential
- Previous post-registration experience in continence care
- Experience of assessing children's needs and developing, implementing and reviewing individualised, goal-based care plans
- Experience of using history-taking and physical assessment skills to inform patient care
- Experience of providing teaching, information and support to children and their families
- Ability to work autonomously within professional competence and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and clinical practice
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and its application to children's bladder and bowel care.
- Knowledge of confidentiality and its application to clinical practice
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS strategy and relevant local initiatives
Communication and organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including accurate clinical record keeping
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and sensitively to children, families and professionals
- Effective time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and organise a caseload
- A flexible approach to meeting the needs of children, families and the service
- Ability to use organisational electronic patient record systems and other IT systems to support clinical practice
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.
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
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
The Phoenix Children's Resource Centre
40 Masons Hill
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)