Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Moor Lane Mills
Town: Lancaster
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/12/2024 23:59
Staff Nurse - Children's Bowel and Bladder Service
NHS AfC: Band 5
"Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work"
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
This post is only open to current employees of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.
The Children's Bowel and Bladder Service has an exciting opportunity to recruit to a permanent band 5 staff nurse who provides nurse-led bowel and bladder clinics within the community. The children's bowel and bladder service is part of the Integrated Children's Community Nursing and Therapy Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 Staff Nurse who will be happy to work in an evolving Children's Bowel and Bladder Service. You will assess, plan, implement & evaluate evidence-based patient care with the Children’s Bowel and Bladder Service.
The role requires excellent communication skills as you will be undertaking assessments and developing plans for the children/carers.
You will need to work collaboratively with other professionals.
You will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated Integrated Children's Nursing and Therapy team who are friendly and approachable. We are focused and staff development is high on our agenda. As part of our team, we want to develop all staff to the highest standard.
Main duties of the job
* Manage a defined case load of complex children showing an ability to prioritise care
* Responsible for effective documentation of acts and omissions in all relevant records including patient care records
* Provide nurse-led bowel and bladder clinics using clinical skills
* Promote the achievement of the child’s maximum potential through the development, implementation and evaluation of an individual programme of care.
* Referring to other professionals/agencies for further assessment/advice/information as necessary.
* To provide feedback, guidance, advice and training to parents/family members/carers, members of the multidisciplinary team. Ensuring that this is done in a way to support cultural and linguistic needs of the individuals.
* Develop and maintain competence in agreed clinical skills in designated area.
* Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes that promote optimum health and well-being.
* Effectively communicate and disseminate information to the multi-disciplinary team.
* Ensure privacy, dignity and individual patient needs are met
* Participate in revalidation in line with national and professional requirements
* Be open and honest when a mistake is made and provide reflection to demonstrate learning.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Post registration clinical course appropriate to area or willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post – and to use and maintain these skills in the delivery of care
Experience
* Evidence of recent professional development
* Experience of establishing effective communication.
* Working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of implementing change
* Previous experience within designated area
* Experience of mentoring and assessing members of the team.
* Experience as shift team leader
The Behavioural Standards Framework
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and an additional £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6-month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. To access click on this link here.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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