Job summary An opportunity has arisen in our Bladder and Bowel service for a Specialist Nurse to join us as a Band 7 Team lead Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you have expertise in bladder and bowel health? We have the perfect opportunity for you. We're currently seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to lead our Bladder and Bowel Specialist Team. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those on the road to recovery. Be a part of our compassionate and dedicated team at NELFT. Main duties of the job Lead a team of dedicated specialists in the field of bladder and bowel health. Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring personalised and effective treatment. Collaborate with medical professionals, therapists, and other specialists to provide holistic patient care. Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in bladder and bowel health to ensure the team's knowledge is cutting-edge. Provide training and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v3nX8CImoDX8 Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. (plus HCAS) pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 395-EB034-25 Job locations Craylands Clinic Basildon Basildon SS14 3RR Job description Job responsibilities The Specialist Continence Service (Adult) provides a community based nurse-led continence promotion and treatment of incontinence service, across Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Thurrock. The service is predominantly clinic based but also provides home visits for service users that cannot leave their home either independently or with assistance from family, carers or friends or those residing in a Residential Home. Clinical advice regarding continence issues is also provided to external providers including supporting service users in Nursing Homes. Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities The Specialist Continence Service (Adult) provides a community based nurse-led continence promotion and treatment of incontinence service, across Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Thurrock. The service is predominantly clinic based but also provides home visits for service users that cannot leave their home either independently or with assistance from family, carers or friends or those residing in a Residential Home. Clinical advice regarding continence issues is also provided to external providers including supporting service users in Nursing Homes. Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN) Academic ability to study at degree level Mentorship Qualification Desirable Nurse/Prescriber/Non-Medical Prescriber 3 years post registration experience Experience Essential Has experience within a bladder and bowel specialist area Experience of managing a team of staff Desirable Experience with budget management Skills Essential Excellent analytical and IT skills Evidence of both organisation and team working skills Desirable Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse (RN) Academic ability to study at degree level Mentorship Qualification Desirable Nurse/Prescriber/Non-Medical Prescriber 3 years post registration experience Experience Essential Has experience within a bladder and bowel specialist area Experience of managing a team of staff Desirable Experience with budget management Skills Essential Excellent analytical and IT skills Evidence of both organisation and team working skills Desirable Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Craylands Clinic Basildon Basildon SS14 3RR Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)