Employer Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Forston Clinic, Town Dorchester Salary £29,398 - £35,400 p.a. Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2025 23:59
Paediatric Continence Advisor
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced children’s clinician to join the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service. This is a part time post for 28.5 hours per week.
Our Children’s services are mainly based at Shelley Road, Boscombe or Forston Clinic Dorchester, however there is the opportunity to work from home.
If you have experience in the field of children and have an interest in children's bladder & bowel continence, then this post may be just what you are looking for to develop your career further.
The successful post holder will join a specific part of our service to provide children’s continence care across Dorset which includes a pad delivery service.
You will need to be able to conduct children’s level 2 assessments and work with other health professionals across many settings. You will be a registered Healthcare professional with current NMC registration. Qualifications in children’s continence will be an advantage for this post.
We have clinic venues across Dorset and patient consultations are a mix of face to face or virtual interactions so there is an opportunity to consider any interested applicant who may be able to support the service remotely.
Interested applicants are welcome to have an informal discussion with the Service Team Lead to understand more about the role and position.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist for continence/service Team Lead, the post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for children, young people and their carers
Provide specialist advice, information and clinical practice in bladder, bowel and continence care
Participate and deliver specialist education and support the development of other members of staff, working collaboratively and co-operatively with colleagues to develop services and quality of care.
To support the Continence Advisory Service Team Lead in developing and managing all aspects of the service to ensure high quality delivery, patient satisfaction and continual improvements in patient reported outcomes.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person specification
Knowledge,skills & Training
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Teaching & Presentation Skills
* Educated to Post Graduate degree level or Working towards
* Further Clinical qualification in continence care
* Ability to critically analyse research & evidence based literature
Job Specific experience
* Knowledge of Evidence & research based continence care
* Application of theory into practice
* Community Nurse experience
Managerial/Supervisiory experience
* Experience in Supporting junior staff
Finance & Resources
* Aware of budgetary restraints
Information Techniology
* Basic IT skills normally obtained through practice or practical training
* Working Knowledge of System1
* Proof of commitment to providing good nursing care
* Ability to work well as part of a team
Business travel
* Subject to the provisions of disability discrimination act, able to travel using own vehicle or trust business
Additional Requiremnets
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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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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