Safeguarding To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and to adhere to the BCHFT Safeguarding Children Policy and Local Safeguarding Children Board Policies and Procedures To work closely with social services and participate in safeguarding meetings and write reports. You will be working with children with a variety of issues which can include physical and/or learning disabilities. To support complex and vulnerable families as delegated by and under the supervision of the Childrens Continence nurse Clinical To monitor, evaluate and modify programmes of care, to measure the effectiveness of the plan or to alter in event of changes in the childs health and wellbeing. Re- Assessment of continence products when indicated Early identification where children may need extra specialist support with toilet training o To support children with Primary Nocturnal Enuresis when they are using alarm treatment. To support the nurse with completing assessments such as bladder scanning and/or urinalysis Be able to work creatively and have the ability to motivate children and families towards goals. Participate in teaching events and work-shops for health professionals, local authority, children and their families. Support other staff and outside agencies with issues involving individual children in their care who having continence issues. Work within other settings for example, special schools, children centres, nurseries, homes etc. Prepare and deliver continence promotion advice on individual and group basis. Supporting qualified staff to prioritise the clinical caseload by providing relevant information and taking on delegated tasks to ensure a team approach. Obtain informed consent prior to all nurse activities, and work within the confines of the mental capacity act. To ensure cleanliness and maintenance of any equipment Participate in clinical and service audits to support team operations and improvement. Including data collection and inputting. Communication Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Liaising with the allocated nurse to discuss patient progress IT skills, use of data bases, word, power-point, publisher. This includes working in partnership with internal and external colleagues and partners. The post holder will work in a range of settings including clinics, Childrens Centres and clients own home. Address barriers to communication with service users, such as those with cognitive impairment, sensory deficit, or alternative first language. Consider the use of interpreter services, family members or alternatives such as written instruction or picture boards. Contribute to daily handover/caseload meetings, providing appropriate updates to aid with treatment planning, and provide feedback to the continence nurse. Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, such as children with severve, complex and palliative conditions. Exposure to unpleasant working conditions, including body fluids, soiled linen, To attend Bladder and bowel forums and other relevant Forums pertinent to the role To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues To adhere to Trust Policies and Guidelines at all times e.g. Incident reporting To deliver services effectively within the resources available Competencies and Learning Ensure information is evidence based. Be responsible for working to own scope of practice and discuss concerns with qualified professional and MDT to ensure appropriate plans and outcomes are achieved. Completion of onward referrals to services following discussion with childrens continence nurse e.g. Level three; referral to Paediatrician Recognise where patient or scenario complexity requires the intervention of a qualified nurse, escalating concerns in a timely manner. Actively participate in clinical supervision and annual performance appraisal. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development Maintain mandatory training compliance and report to team lead, highlighting any barriers to compliance. Actively participate in team quality improvement days, contributing to service development.