Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses to work within the Community Continence and Urology Service on a full time permanent basis.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in the specialities of continence and urology. You will form part of a well-established team who provide specialist care across CWP neighbourhoods and Care Homes.
The main aspect of the role will be to provide continence assessment and implement and evaluate specialist continence programmes of care. The successful candidate will also participate in the delivery of training patients and their carers, colleagues and the wider Health / Social Care community.
We pride ourselves in creating a supportive environment to colleagues and students.
The Community Continence & Urology Service provides specialist care to patients, their families, carers and colleagues across the whole of the West Cheshire Footprint. These patients are seen both within the Community, Care Home and clinic setting.
The successful candidate will join an established team of clinicians, nurses and administrators.
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out continence assessments, implement and evaluate treatment programmes to patients.
2. Professionally responsible for own caseload.
3. Participate in nurse led continence clinics.
4. Perform clinical skills relating to the post.
5. Training to carers.
6. Responsible for maintaining own confidential caseload notes.
7. Work with external agencies to raise profile of continence promotion.
8. To communicate effectively with relatives, clients, agencies and the multi-disciplinary team.
9. To act as the clients advocate at all time
10. To develop communication strategies to ensure understanding of care programmes and concordance with the treatment plan.
11. To encourage good relationships with other statutory and voluntary services involving collaborative working.
12. To have good communication within the continence team.
13. To effectively communicate sensitive information in relation to, e.g., financial, sexual, interpersonal issues.
14. Responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload.
15. To work within the continence service budget.
16. Participate in risk assessment for patients, carers and staff.
17. Signpost and advise staff as to sources of information as appropriate to their needs/requests.
18. Participate in the audit process in conjunction with the clinical audit department where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered General Nurse part 1 of the NMC register
* Evidence of recent training
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of working towards or hold a Degree in Professional Practice
* Student Mentorship
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
* Multi Agency Working
* Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda
* Evidence of research based/reflective practice
* Knowledge of local and national priorities
* Ability to manage time effectively
* Good interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
* Community Experience
* Long Term Conditions
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate highest Standards and skill in nursing
* Demonstrate working knowledge of community nursing and multi-disciplinary working
Desirable criteria
* Experience in Community Nursing