Senior Specialist Nurse - United Kingdom - Kent Community Health NHS Trust

Description

Trainee Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse Practitioner


NHS AfC:
Band 6

Main area Nursing Grade

NHS AfC:
Band 6
Contract Permanent Hours 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday. Part time would be considered) Job ref CF-B

Are you enthusiastic and adaptable and have a passion for continence care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bladder and Bowel Team as a Trainee Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse.

As part of the trainee role you will be expected to undertake training which is relevant to the role to meet a range of competencies.

You will also be expected to undertake further academic studies as required for the role. You will be a band 5 whilst training and progress to band 6 once competencies/training have been completed.

The Kent Continence Service (KCS) are a team of Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurses, Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners who work across East and West Kent to deliver one to one support or health education for referred clients with bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Clinics are run in Aylesford, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. We undertake virtual appointments and home visits within these localities. We also provide teaching and support to other healthcare professionals and/or family members as required. There may be times when you are expected to travel across East and West Kent. Due to travelling across site, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have a car.

We believe that everyone has the right to be continent and where this is not achievable then advice and support is given to help manage this.

With years of expertise in the care and treatment of bladder, bowel and pelvic health conditions we are able to offer individualised care and support in line with best practice.

We are an "Outstanding" rated Trust and one of the largest NHS community organisations in the UK.

We can give you support to develop your skills, and a real commitment to your personal and continued professional development.

Our We care strategy helps us make the biggest breakthroughs in improving your working lives and patient care. Flexible working is just one of the ways we can do this.

We will consider all kinds of flexible working including; part-time, job sharing, compressed hours, term time only, career breaks or annualised hours.

Additional Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday. Part time would be considered
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC.

We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments.

Looking for professional development? Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

Find out more about the community difference here .

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated.

Registered health care professional (UK NMC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health environment (NHS) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Previous Bladder and Bowel care experience Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples include non-medical prescribing; PRINCE 2 or project management training PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study
Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/Rio)
Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills Car driver with European driving licence and ability to travel across Kent.

Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.

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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