Job overview
Do you want to change your career pathway or want to develop and specialise? Are you enthusiastic and adaptable and have a passion for continence care? If the answer is yes, this could be the perfect opening you have been waiting for.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bladder and Bowel Team as a Trainee Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse. As part of the trainee role you will be expected to undertake training which is relevant to the role to meet a range of competencies. You will also be expected to undertake further academic studies as required for the role. You will be a band 5 whilst training and progress to band 6 once competencies/training have been completed.
The Kent Continence Service (KCS) are a team of Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurses, Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners who work across East and West Kent to deliver one to one support or health education for referred clients with bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction. We offer a service to clients in East and West Kent.
Main duties of the job
This role will be based in Aylesford in West Kent. Clinics are run in Aylesford, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. We undertake virtual appointments and home visits within these localities. We also provide teaching and support to other healthcare professionals and/or family members as required. There may be times when you are expected to travel across East and West Kent. Due to travelling across site, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have a car.
We believe that everyone has the right to be continent and where this is not achievable then advice and support is given to help manage this. With years of expertise in the care and treatment of bladder, bowel and pelvic health conditions we are able to offer individualised care and support in line with best practice.
We are an "Outstanding" rated Trust and one of the largest NHS community organisations in the UK. We can give you support to develop your skills, and a real commitment to your personal and continued professional development.
One of our main ambitions is to be a great place to work. Our We care strategy helps us make the biggest breakthroughs in improving your working lives and patient care. Flexible working is just one of the ways we can do this. More than half of our workforce works flexibly in some way. We will consider all kinds of flexible working including; part-time, job sharing, compressed hours, term time only, career breaks or annualised hours.
Additional Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. Part time would be considered
Working for our organisation
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we’re reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
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All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 13th May 2024.
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Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
1. Registered health care professional (UK NMC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health environment (NHS) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Previous Bladder and Bowel care experience Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples include non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise)
Desirable criteria
2. PRINCE 2 or project management training PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Desirable criteria
4. Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/Rio)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
5. Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
6. Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills Car driver with European driving licence and ability to travel across Kent.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
7. Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential criteria
8. Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
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