Continence Clinical Lead inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED WED 18 DEC 2024

Band 7: £46,148 to £52,809 a year PERMANENT

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP rR2vsssh

Opportunity to be a leader in a specialized field of continence care, impacting patient lives positively.

Working within a supportive and dynamic team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Regular clinical and management supervision ensures personal and professional development.

Ability to provide expert advice and support, making a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Involvement in implementing and improving continence care pathways enhances operational efficiency.

Engaging in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest practices in continence care.

The role of Continence Clinical Lead at Wiltshire Health and Care LLP in Salisbury is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) that seeks an individual with a strong commitment to excellence in continence care. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert clinical advice on bladder and bowel dysfunctions, implementing specialized continence care, and ensuring the operational efficiency of clinical care pathways. This position also involves offering support, advice, and supervision to junior team members while serving as a resource for other healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.

Candidates should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with a passion for enhancing continence care. The role includes opportunities for regular clinical and management supervision, as well as personal development within a well-established and dynamic team.

Continence Clinical Lead - Band 7

Salisbury

37.5 Hours per week - Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Continence Clinical Lead post in Wiltshire Health and Care. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated with a dedicated passion for excellence in continence care. Working as part of a team, you will need excellent communication and organisational skills, and be expected to give expert clinical continence advice on a range of bladder and bowel dysfunctions and implement continence care in an area that requires highly specialist knowledge and skills.

As a clinical lead, you will provide support, advice, and clinical supervision to junior members of the team and ensure operational efficiency of continence clinical care pathways. Also, to act as a resource to other professionals, patients, and carers.

In return the successful candidate can expect, regular clinical and management supervision, support in personal development and the opportunity to work in a well established dynamic team.

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Working as a Continence Clinical Lead in the UK requires a combination of clinical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically needed for this role:

Clinical Skills

1. Healthcare Knowledge: A strong understanding of urinary and fecal incontinence, anatomy, physiology, and related conditions.

2. Assessment Skills: Ability to carry out thorough assessments of patients’ continence needs, which may include using standardized assessment tools.

3. Evidence-Based Practice: Knowledge of current research and best practices in continence care and the ability to apply this in a clinical setting.

4. Treatment Planning: Skills in creating and implementing individualized care plans, including non-invasive and invasive interventions.

Managerial Skills

1. Leadership: Ability to lead a team of healthcare professionals, providing guidance, support, and motivation.

2. Service Development: Experience in developing and implementing continence services, including protocols and care pathways.

3. Quality Improvement: Skills in audit, evaluation, and improvement of continence services to enhance patient outcomes.

Interpersonal Skills

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

2. Patient Education: Ability to educate patients and caregivers about continence issues, self-management strategies, and treatment options.

3. Empathy and Sensitivity: Understanding and addressing the social and psychological impacts of incontinence on patients.

Organizational Skills

1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time to meet the demands of a busy clinical environment.

2. Record Keeping: Competence in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation according to legal and organizational standards.

Professional Development

1. Qualifications: A relevant professional background as a registered nurse, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist, ideally with additional qualifications or training in continence care.

2. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development, including attending relevant training, workshops, and conferences.

Knowledge of Policies and Legislation

1. Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with NHS policies, safeguarding procedures, and legal considerations related to continence care and patient rights.

Continence Clinical Lead inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED WED 18 DEC 2024

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP rR2vsssh

About us Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

About us
Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.