We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Adult Continence Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Adult Continence Service. This is an excellent development opportunity, with a structured pathway and mentorship to progress into a Band 6 Continence Nurse role.
Based at The Orbital, Swindon, you will have the flexibility to work within a team that supports both on-site and hybrid working arrangements, depending on the role's nature. HCRG Care Group is committed to fostering an agile and adaptable workforce to meet the needs of our organization and service users.
The post-holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment and management of adults with bladder and bowel dysfunction, promoting continence and preserving dignity.
This role suits a nurse with strong interpersonal skills, a desire to develop specialist knowledge, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in community and outpatient settings.
This is a part-time position working 30 hours, Monday to Friday, with no weekend or Bank Holiday shifts required.
Main duties of the job
As an Adult Continence Band 5 Registered Nurse, you'll be accountable for:
* Delivering safe and effective clinical practice
* Enhancing the patient experience with regular and constructive communication
* Managing and developing the performance of a team of nursing staff
* Ensuring effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives
* Efficient and effective use of resources
* Deputising for Senior Continence Nurse and Continence Nurse Manager
* Delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care tailored to diverse patient populations
* Autonomously assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care, ensuring best practice and adherence to healthcare policies
* Working with patients, carers, and relatives as partners in care
* Adapting clinical approaches to meet healthcare challenges
* Working within the continence budget without compromising patient care
* Recognising and responding to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as needed
* Participating in catheter and continence clinics, and conducting home and care home assessments
Please see the attached Job Description for the full list.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are a leading UK provider of community health and care services, working with commissioners and communities to transform services focused on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver adult and children’s community health services, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, social care, and wellbeing services. We support millions across England and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide facilities and adjustments to be inclusive of everyone.
Roles may close earlier than the advertised date if highly popular. We encourage early applications. To learn more about us, visit our website.
Job responsibilities
As an Adult Continence Band 5 Registered Nurse, you'll be part of our team in Swindon, receiving benefits including:
* Salary of £29,970 - £36,483, NHS Pension, and Agenda for Change terms
* Free tea and coffee at your base
* Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts and cashback
* Access to wages as you earn them
* Support for mental and physical wellbeing, career development, and learning opportunities
* A culture of innovation and high clinical standards
* Requirements include NMC registration, recent autonomous community care experience, continence assessment experience, UK driving license, and relevant post-registration training.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Visit our career site for the full job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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