Based at Wokingham Hospital and willing to travel to other locations across Berkshire, the post holder will be part of a small team dedicated to offering specialist continence advice, support, and treatment to patients within Berkshire. The postholder will be responsible for the timely specialist assessment and treatment of patients with complex continence problems, ensuring that the most appropriate products are prescribed to manage their bladder and bowel symptoms when required. They will assist in continence education and training and act as a resource on matters relating to continence. The team is highly committed to the service, providing training and sharing knowledge when needed to ensure that team members are well-supported.
Main duties of the job
* Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex, chronic, and progressive continence problems.
* Provide specialist continence clinics and domiciliary visits as required.
* Be responsible for prescribing continence equipment, making autonomous decisions, including advising on changes to treatment.
* Advise on medication as appropriate, liaise with the patient's GP as indicated.
* Participate in triage and monitor prescription usage via the computerised system to ensure patients are effectively managed.
* Take part in monitoring the HDS and continence assessments of patients.
* Deliver specialist continence education within the trust.
* Act as a resource for colleagues, the public, and others on matters relating to continence.
* Maintain clear, concise records in line with Trust Policy.
* Promote continence in all aspects of work, ensuring a positive and dynamic approach towards individuals.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority.
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
* Be an active member of the already well-established and forward-thinking Bladder and Bowel (continence) team.
* Have knowledge of or be willing to learn in-depth an understanding of continence products and prescription requirements.
* Must be flexible in role to ensure continence needs of the patient are met with skilled nursing intervention.
* Be part of the facilitation of training of patients, carers, professionals, and students in the area of continence promotion.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* RGN
* Prescribing qualification
* If not held, willingness to undertake a prescribing qualification.
Desirable
* First Level Degree
* Specialist continence course
Training
Essential
* Statutory and Mandatory Training according to BHFT policy or agreement to undertake as part of role.
Previous Experience
Essential
* 3 years post registration nursing
* Budget awareness
* Work with people with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction
* Teaching and Presentation Skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
* IT literate
* Organisational & decision making skills
* Knowledge of issues relating to safe practice
* Accurate record keeping
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel to multiple sites.
* Possess a current driving licence & have the use of a car for work purposes.
* Ability to work flexible hours.
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Continence Trustwide
Wokingham
RG41 2RE
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