Applicants should demonstrate leadership qualities, the ability to make informed decisions, and possess a valid driving license along with access to a vehicle for travel across the locality. The Trust fosters a diverse workforce and aims to implement inclusive practices, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and considering flexible working arrangements where feasible.
Do you have a passion for bladder and bowel health?
Do you have previous bladder & bowel experience?
If so, this is the job for you!
Read on to find out more about this opportunity to join our friendly team.
We have a fixed term, 28 hours per week, Band 6 Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse post in the Bladder & Bowel Team, in Integrated Services based at Clementhorpe Health Centre, York.
You will have or be keen to develop Specialist Continence nursing skills and experience to clinically assess, plan and monitor interventions with patients with complex bladder and bowel needs either in clinic settings or home visits.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post
We are looking for somebody who is a broad thinker, confident to drive change and implement evidence based initiatives. We are actively looking at prevention and reduction of continence product use, including sustainability and impact on environment.
You will support the team leader and cover in their absence, hold good leadership qualities and able to make decisions.
You will be responsible for delivery and overseeing a rolling programme of training and education for all Community, Acute, Inpatient Units and Care Homes staff. We also work collaboratively with Clinical Educators and other stakeholders.
You will be working with an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate team to make service improvements and improve patient outcomes.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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