Job summary Team Name: Children's Continence Service Base: The Ridge Hill Centre WTE: 25 hours per week Band: 6 Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dudley Children's Continence Service to support our nurse led team in community clinics. The successful nurse will have experience working with school aged children with bladder and bowel problems involving completing holistic assessments and developing personalised plans. The service will offer both clinical and managerial supervision in order to support the individual. If you require more information about the role, please contact Louise Andrews, Continence Lead Nurse or Angela Nunn, Specialist Continence Nurse on 01384 324510 or bchft.continenceteamnhs.net Main duties of the job Support school aged children with continence issues who reside in the Dudley locality To run nurse led clinics within the community To offer specialist support to children and their families, offering a comprehensive assessment and individualized care plan. To offer specialist toileting advice for children who are slow to acquire full continence (toilet training) and offer containment product assessment where appropriate About us Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has a set of Trust Values and Behaviours to improve the experience for our patients and our staff. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave is a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful patient care and continuous improvement as detailed in the table below.Our Trust Values are:? Honest and Transparent? Empowerment? Dignity and Respect? Integrity? Compassion and KindnessOur Trust Behaviours are:? Be caring and demonstrate compassion? Have the courage to take action? Communicate effectively? Treat everyone as an individual? Be competent and professional Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Band 6 Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 285-5287-CYPF Job locations The Ridge Hill Centre The Ridge Hill Centre Brierley Hill DY8 5ST Job description Job responsibilities 1. Responsibility for Patient Care (including monitoring, diagnostics investigations) To work with children who are slow to acquire faecal and urinary incontinence Have a moderate degree of global delay Have a physical condition which hinders continence Work autonomously within continence clinics without supervision, accountable for own professional actions Have secondary enuresis or encopresis as a behavioural response to emotional difficulties Ensure that all patient records are completed and maintained in line with Trust policy, observing patient confidentiality at all times Provide specialist assessment, support and treatment for children aged 0 -19 years who have more complex continence needs Enhance quality of life for people with long term conditions Ensuring that people have a positive experience of care Understanding of child anatomy and physiology Clear understanding of bowel conditions and faecal impaction Use a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication difficulties, complex health care. Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies as appropriate Refer to the Continence Lead if any issues require more specialist advice and intervention, thereby maintaining high service standards Deal with patient complaints in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with Trust policy Uphold a professional approach and maintain professional integrity at all times Practice competencies developed, upholding the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Be aware of Dudley Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and requirements Gather information to provide specialist advice to assist child protection investigations To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals To act as an advisor to primary health care staff on matters relating to the patients management and to provide clinical, professional advice. Promote the development of clinically effective care that is seamless between primary and secondary care settings. Demonstrate and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide innovative practice in paediatric continence To support the transition of young people from paediatric to adult care, liaising with the adult Urology and Gastroenterology team and in-reach to adult wards as appropriate, for young people in the process of transition 25. Deal expertly and confidently with distressing and emotional issues in the knowledge that other support services are available to assist To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality (insert) service. 26. Act as a role model of excellence in childrens continence care Provide professional advice, support and leadership to colleagues Attend, as appropriate, regional and national events to enable Black Country Partnership to be identified as a service provider of childrens continence best practice Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff supporting the needs of children with disabilities, school nurses, health visitors, occupational therapists and physiotherapists Provide clinical advice in relation to home delivery service enquiries To liaise with continence service (continence products) Work with other services for peer support and good practice 33. Policy and Service Development Support the implementation of an integrated continence strategy in line with Department of Health guidance and National Service Framework for Children Job description Job responsibilities 1. Responsibility for Patient Care (including monitoring, diagnostics investigations) To work with children who are slow to acquire faecal and urinary incontinence Have a moderate degree of global delay Have a physical condition which hinders continence Work autonomously within continence clinics without supervision, accountable for own professional actions Have secondary enuresis or encopresis as a behavioural response to emotional difficulties Ensure that all patient records are completed and maintained in line with Trust policy, observing patient confidentiality at all times Provide specialist assessment, support and treatment for children aged 0 -19 years who have more complex continence needs Enhance quality of life for people with long term conditions Ensuring that people have a positive experience of care Understanding of child anatomy and physiology Clear understanding of bowel conditions and faecal impaction Use a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication difficulties, complex health care. Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies as appropriate Refer to the Continence Lead if any issues require more specialist advice and intervention, thereby maintaining high service standards Deal with patient complaints in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with Trust policy Uphold a professional approach and maintain professional integrity at all times Practice competencies developed, upholding the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Be aware of Dudley Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and requirements Gather information to provide specialist advice to assist child protection investigations To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals To act as an advisor to primary health care staff on matters relating to the patients management and to provide clinical, professional advice. Promote the development of clinically effective care that is seamless between primary and secondary care settings. Demonstrate and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide innovative practice in paediatric continence To support the transition of young people from paediatric to adult care, liaising with the adult Urology and Gastroenterology team and in-reach to adult wards as appropriate, for young people in the process of transition 25. Deal expertly and confidently with distressing and emotional issues in the knowledge that other support services are available to assist To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality (insert) service. 26. Act as a role model of excellence in childrens continence care Provide professional advice, support and leadership to colleagues Attend, as appropriate, regional and national events to enable Black Country Partnership to be identified as a service provider of childrens continence best practice Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff supporting the needs of children with disabilities, school nurses, health visitors, occupational therapists and physiotherapists Provide clinical advice in relation to home delivery service enquiries To liaise with continence service (continence products) Work with other services for peer support and good practice 33. Policy and Service Development Support the implementation of an integrated continence strategy in line with Department of Health guidance and National Service Framework for Children Person Specification NMC registered Essential oRegistered Nurse oDemonstrates experience for assessing, developing, implementing/reviewing specialist continence care programmes including both bladder and bowel care oExperience of implementing education and training programmes for a defined age group, carers and relevant community staff oSpecial knowledge in management of bladder and bowel conditions oApply relevant research to ensure evidence based practice oEffective written and oral communication skills oUse a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication disabilities, complex health care oAbility to use PC based software programmes e.g. email, word oAbility to organise own workload and be responsible for managing time and resources effectively oAbility to plan and document care on an individual basis oArticulates understanding of the Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of professional practice and its application to clinical practice oCommitment to develop and enhance knowledge, skills and understanding relating to bladder and bowel services. oAbility to work across localities in Dudley Desirable oEvidence of ongoing professional development oBladder and bowel related qualification oExtensive experience working with children oExtensive experience working in the community oAbility to develop audits/standard setting and develop guidelines/policies oKnowledge of children and young peoples division oKnowledge of standards, governance systems and clinical audit oSound clinical knowledge of current issues affecting children with urology/bowel conditions oEstablish and maintain a regional and national network of contacts Person Specification NMC registered Essential oRegistered Nurse oDemonstrates experience for assessing, developing, implementing/reviewing specialist continence care programmes including both bladder and bowel care oExperience of implementing education and training programmes for a defined age group, carers and relevant community staff oSpecial knowledge in management of bladder and bowel conditions oApply relevant research to ensure evidence based practice oEffective written and oral communication skills oUse a varied array of skills to devise continence packages for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, communication disabilities, complex health care oAbility to use PC based software programmes e.g. email, word oAbility to organise own workload and be responsible for managing time and resources effectively oAbility to plan and document care on an individual basis oArticulates understanding of the Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of professional practice and its application to clinical practice oCommitment to develop and enhance knowledge, skills and understanding relating to bladder and bowel services. oAbility to work across localities in Dudley Desirable oEvidence of ongoing professional development oBladder and bowel related qualification oExtensive experience working with children oExtensive experience working in the community oAbility to develop audits/standard setting and develop guidelines/policies oKnowledge of children and young peoples division oKnowledge of standards, governance systems and clinical audit oSound clinical knowledge of current issues affecting children with urology/bowel conditions oEstablish and maintain a regional and national network of contacts Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address The Ridge Hill Centre The Ridge Hill Centre Brierley Hill DY8 5ST Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)