Overview
Wellspect Healthcare is a leading global provider of innovative medical devices that help people suffering from urinary retention or chronic constipation. The company designs and distributes products such as LoFric (intermittent urinary catheters) and Navina (advanced irrigation system), with a commitment to environmental responsibility. Wellspect is headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, present in more than 30 countries, and part of Dentsply Sirona. The company’s shares are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
Position: Continence Nurse Specialist
Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Lead, the role focuses on bladder and bowel continence assessment and urology or stoma appliance reviews. You will provide advice on appropriate care routines and products within NHS trusts or spinal units, primarily based in the Midlands, with a focus on developing business in Spinal Injury Units and neurological key accounts.
Key Responsibilities
* Be an integral part of the Select support home delivery service
* Initiate treatments or interventions as agreed by referring NHS Trust
* Follow up and carry out continence referrals where appropriate
* Maintain hands-on clinical practice
* Establish, develop and maintain relationships with local bladder & bowel nurse specialists in the designated region
* Work in partnership with local sales representatives to support Select service provision in hospital and community settings
* Collaborate with SCI key account Manager
* Work alongside the Select customer service team and Customer Operations Manager to develop and enhance customer service provision
* Follow guidelines for a band 6 bladder/bowel nurse
* Provide specialist continence support in SCI, MS, Urology & Gynecology
* Teach formally and informally within clinical areas to Wellspect HealthCare staff or Trust staff as required
* Drive the role forward in an imaginative and innovative fashion
* Collaborate with the sales team to develop strong business relationships in key accounts/units and maximise awareness of Wellspect HealthCare and its products
* Develop and be accountable for a helpline for patients discharged into the community from these key accounts
* Work in partnership with associations and charities to position Wellspect HealthCare as the leading company for products and support for all patients performing Intermittent Catheterisation and TAI
Requirements
* NHS Specialist Nurse Band 6
* NMC registered
* Minimum 2 years Urology Nursing experience within the field of Urology or continence, or equivalent knowledge and understanding
* Specialist knowledge of working within SCI and MS disease areas
* Knowledge of RCN/NICE guidelines & Essence of Care Benchmarks, MASCIP Bowel Management guidelines, NHS plan and experience of auditing
* Ability to teach patients, colleagues and NHS staff formally and informally
* Adhere to NMC/RCN guidelines for professional practice and Wellspect HealthCare internal policies
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Able to challenge and inspire others
* Effective decision making and problem-solving ability
* Ability to relate well to patients, relatives, and other team members
* Ability to plan own workload and manage time effectively
* Ability to use own initiative
* Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
Along with this exciting role comes a very competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Medical Device
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