Job Description
Company Information
Clinisupplies is a leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of medical appliances specialising in bladder and bowel products for managing acute and chronic conditions. Employing over 800 people in the UK, China and India, we supply our products to the NHS and deliver direct to patients’ homes through Nightingale Home Delivery, our dispensing appliance contractor.
Clinisupplies is focused on developing products which are simple and discreet to use. Our product development team works with clinicians and patients to develop a strong product pipeline to be manufactured at its UK CA, CE, ISO, US FDA approved facilities.
At Clinisupplies, we want to make a difference in healthcare, that means understanding our customers’ needs and delivering on their biggest priorities. We recognise that the NHS needs to offer quality of care and save money – that’s why Clinisupplies offers products that are designed to deliver value to customers. We put people living with bladder and bowel conditions at the heart of everything we do. From dedicated specialist nurses, superior customer service and product support to discreet and sustainable home delivery. We believe no-one should ever miss out on life because of a health condition. We’re here to help people live more freely.
We have a set of core values which are our guiding principles and help shape our actions, culture and environment. They are:
* Agile
* Collaborative
* Curious
* Sustainable
* Wellness
We work directly with NHS trusts and clinicians across the UK to support their patient’s manage their bladder and bowel conditions. We also support thousands of patients with the delivery of their continence prescription products through our specialist Nightingale home delivery service. Our agility allows us to develop services and to provide the right support, our inquisitive nature means we are keen to understand and be clear on our customer needs and we always work collaboratively to ensure the best possible solution.
As we grow as an organisation these values are important to Clinisupplies to ensure we continue to make a positive impact.
The areas this role covers: Hampshire/Wiltshire/West Berkshire
Role summary
In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Clinical Nurse Specialist contributes to delivering a high standard of care to individuals with complex bladder and bowel needs in a variety of settings. The roles are field based and will cover both acute and primary care.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist role also facilitates educational programmes as required and will promote Clinisupplies home delivery service for individuals requiring specialist products for the management of their bladder / bowel symptoms.
Key Responsibilities
The following provides an indication of the key responsibilities involved in this role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties that you may be required to do.
* To promote the use of Nightingale home delivery service for patients requiring specialist products appropriate to individual need.
* Actively seek potential business opportunities on behalf of the organization.
* To ensure individuals are offered a holistic assessment and their individual needs are managed appropriately.
* To manage patient referrals of individuals requiring support and management of their continence needs.
* To work in collaboration to develop a service for individual clients in their own home or in a clinic environment.
* To work autonomously with individuals to ensure high standards of care are delivered in the promotion of continence and management of incontinence
* To undertake clinical procedures, investigations, or interventions competently whilst maintaining a safe, dignified, and confidential environment for the client
* To participate in delivering training for the development of others
* To maintain a high standard of professional competency within a framework of clinical governance
* To always maintain a professional attitude in the best interest of the clients and professionals in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
* To maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical record keeping
* To produce reports when requested by the Clinical Nurse Manager
* To participate in clinical audit to review and monitor service activity.
* To ensure quality, standards which improve the clients experience and outcomes are implemented.
* Maintain personal development to provide a high level of specialist care and support, in accordance with NMC requirements.
* Attend regular meetings with Clinical Nurse Manager and participate in personal development review as requested.
* Attend meetings as required at Clinisupplies’.
Experienced Required
* Passion to win; a self-starter and has a sense of urgency to achieve results.
* Competitive and works hard to exceed targets.
* Ability to self-motivate when needed.
* Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice
* Be able to undertake a specialist holistic assessment, diagnose, plan, and evaluate care.
* Demonstrate ability to manage caseload/workload and associated resources.
* Be able to work autonomously.
* Demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in relation to the specialism.
* Be able to provide specialist advice and support healthcare professionals, patients, and their carers.
* Ability to demonstrate written skills that are relevant, accurate and concise.
* Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety
Professional
* Registered Nurse
* Post registration experience within a urology / continence environment
* First level degree in a health-related subject or working towards
* Demonstrable experience of teaching or delivering training.
* Qualification and /or evidence of working with adults who have complex continence issues.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a commercial healthcare environment
* Demonstrate an understanding of audit processes.
* Have knowledge of home delivery services for specialist products / DAC
Clinisupplies is dedicated to the continuous development of our employees and offer excellent career prospects for the strong candidate. We offer an attractive benefits package including a competitive salary, 26 days holiday (increasing with service) plus a day off for your birthday, pension, access to private healthcare and profit related pay.
Clinisupplies Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please forward your CV to recruitment@clinisupplies.co.uk.
Please note that in addition to the interviews there will be assessments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
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