Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:
* is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked ‘Good’ by the CQC;
* is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
* is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
* offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
* and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?
Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you.
Job overview
* Are you a compassionate and experienced Bladder and Bowel Nurse? Or a nurse with experience assessing and treating patients with bladder, bowel or pelvic floor dysfunction?
* Are you passionate about improving patients’ quality of life through specialist bladder, bowel and pelvic health care?
* Do you want the opportunity to help shape and develop bladder and bowel services for patients across Medway?
If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team!!
MCH are looking for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Bladder and Bowel Nurse to join our friendly specialist bladder and bowel team.
This exciting opportunity working with adults experiencing bladder and bowel dysfunction has arisen and we have funding for a part time Band 6 nurse to support patients across community settings within Medway.
The role involves providing specialist assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing management for patients with bladder and bowel conditions, supporting individuals to improve their quality of life and maintain independence. The service covers patients in community clinics, care homes, and their own homes, working closely with the wider locality team. The post holder will also play a key role in supporting catheter clinics and advising community teams on best practice catheter care and management.
We are looking for a team member who has new ideas, is innovative and will contribute to service development.
Main duties of the job
* To practise autonomously as an expert practitioner within the Bladder and Bowel Service, working collaboratively with services such as Community Nursing and the wider multidisciplinary partners to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
* To lead on the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients experiencing bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction, ensuring evidence-based interventions that improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and quality of life across the local population.
* To provide operational and professional leadership to the Bladder and Bowel Team, with support from the relevant Clinical Nurse Manager, including responsibility for staff management, clinical supervision, workforce development, service improvement, and clinical governance.
* To contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the service, promoting innovation, best practice, and compliance with local and national standards.
Working for our organisation
So what else?
* This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
* We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
* We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
* You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
The small print
* Informal visits can be arranged on request.
* We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the Scottish widows group pension scheme.
Merger Notice
MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.
Registration requirement
* Currently working / previously worked in a similar role
Qualifications
* Passion for bladder, bowel and pelvic health
* Course in bladder, bowel or pelvic health
Skills
* Able to demonstrate senior band 5 experience
* Experience in working and assessing with bladder and bowel patients
* Previous band 6 experience
MCH Values
* Good understanding of MCH values
Driving
* Full UK driving licence
* Access to a car for work purposes
Equal opportunity
MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH. We are positive about disability and guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Legal & Disclosure
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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