13 Oct
West London NHS Trust
London Borough of Hounslow
Job description
Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Could you make a difference?
Are you : o A Registered General Nurseo Committed to giving the highest standard of patient careo Compassionate towards patients and their familieso An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a teamo Motivated toward personal developmento A full UK driving license holder with access to a car
An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Nursing Service. We are currently looking for Band 7 Bladder and Bowel Lead Nurse to work across the Hounslow and Richmond areas.
The service operates from 7 am until 7 pm across Hounslow and Richmond boroughs.
Collaboratively working with our integrated rapid response teams,
community matrons and social service colleagues are essential to ensure seamless care to our patient group.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, skilled nursing care and to assist the Community Nursing Team Manager in the on-going planning, implementation, and evaluation of the holistic needs of the patient / client, family, and / or carer.
Deliver high quality nursing care to housebound patients with complex needs to enable them to remain in their own homes.
Working closely with specialist nurses, allied health and social care professionals to meet the needs of the patients without unnecessary attendance in A&E; or be admitted to hospital.
This will involve working independently but as part of the Community Nursing Team covering a particular geographical area.
This will include first assessments and reviews, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of individual programmes of care.
Candidate will be expected to be flexible to support corporate approach to patient care as and when required.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services.
The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs.
The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham).
We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £ Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission.
Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board.
The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Please view as person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 with current NMC Registration.
Recognised nursing qualification at degree level
- Recognised continence / bladder and bowel health qualification or training. Assessor and supervisory trained
Experience
Essential
Significant clinical experience in bladder and bowel health at a senior level. Experience of clinical leadership and supporting others to delivery high quality care
Desirable
Significant experience of working in the community, primary care setting or acute. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of managing and supervising clinical staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge on bladder and bowel dysfunction and its management
- Leadership and managerial ability to run the service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to manage complex clinical cases.
- Ability to assess risk and to work effectively with colleagues to address them in a timely manner Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Other Requirements
Essential
- IT user skills, including Microsoft Office applications and the user of electronic patient records system.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good time management
- Willingness to work and travel within geographical area of service. A car driver or has access to own transport
▶️ Bladder & Bowel Lead Nurse
🖊️ West London NHS Trust
📍 London Borough of Hounslow