About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Adult Nurse to join our team at the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service.
The successful person needs to have an interest and enthusiasm for continence, and 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 achieve a certain competency level within your first year which we will support you to achieve. Training will be provided both internally within the team and externally by attending relevant continence skill training courses. 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.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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 Princes 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
RGN level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development Teaching & presentation skills
Desirable
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
Minimum 3 years post registration experience Knowledge of evidence and research based continence care Community Nursing experience
Desirable
Application of clinical theory into practice
Managerial/supervisory experience Desirable
Experience in supporting junior staff
Finance & Resources Desirable
Awareness of budgetary restraints
Information Technology Essential
Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Desirable
Working knowledge of SystmOne
personal qualities/attributes Essential
Proof of commitment to providing good nursing care ability to work as part of a team
Business travel Essential
Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
Additional requirements Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Shelley Road
11 Shelley Road
Boscombe
BH1 4JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)