Bladder and Bowel Practitioner **Internal Applicants Only**

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, including urinary and faecal incontinence, constipation, and voiding difficulties.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised continence care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers, families, and healthcare professionals regarding bladder and bowel management.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, including history taking, bladder and bowel diaries, and relevant diagnostic procedures.
• Prescribe and review continence products and equipment in line with local and national guidelines.
• Deliver education and training to healthcare staff, patients, and carers on bladder and bowel management.
• Promote patient independence, dignity, and quality of life through effective continence care interventions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including GPs, community nurses, physiotherapists, therapists, consultants, and care providers.
• Participate in nurse-led clinics, home visits and community assessments as required
• .Monitor, evaluate, and audit continence services to ensure high-quality patient care and service improvement.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational standards.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with local policies.

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Current Registration with NMC
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post qualification experience
• Experiencing of teaching, facilitating or supervising learners

Desirable

• Post registration qualification or training relevant to speciality
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• V100 Community Nurse Prescribing or Independent Prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake)
• Previous community experience
• Experience of planning and delivering study days/sessions