Continence Nurse

The purpose of this role is to provide a specialist continence service to patients and their carers within the community. You will work autonomously and collaboratively to support individuals with bladder and bowel incontinence, delivering person centred, evidence-based care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing

This is a highly rewarding role for a nurse who enjoys building therapeutic relationships, working holistically, and supporting people to manage long-term conditions confidently in their own environments

Where You'll Work

This provides the opportunity to tailor care to individual needs and to see the real impact of your expertise on patients lives

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

1.

be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, evaluating care

which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable with the support of senior

nurse nurse specialist caseload holder

Co-ordinate the delivery of care, application of clinical judgement in

day-to-day changes in patients' needs and circumstances external to the

individual, determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management

staff. This includes response to immediate crisis.

undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as

required for their role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring

that the ever-changing health needs of patients are met.

maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible,

and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based

system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant

professional body guidelines and Government directives.

provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.

Promoting

and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own

health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health

promotion.

on role you will be required to work within a defined geographical area

undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to patients in a variety of

settings such as their own homes, care homes, other community locations or

clinic set

Provide

clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the absence

of the team leader.

1.

To

work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Moving across

the organisation should the need arise, for example, in a pandemic

situation.

Your

role may require you to be a non-medical prescriber Nurse Prescriber taking

responsibility for prescribing in line with Nurse Prescribing formulary and

Plymouth Area Joint Formulary.

To

work within Livewell Southwest policies.

Within

the role you will be expected to work with more complex patients providing

holistic evidence-based care, assessing, planning, implementing the treatment

requirements of the practice population.

To

work collaboratively and maintain key working relationships with managers,

service heads and leads.

Establish

and uphold proactive connections with stakeholders, including ICBs, NHS

Organisations, CHC, PCNs, Plymouth City Council, as well

as private/voluntary sector St. Lukes.

Lead

and participate in the management of enhanced assessments, rehabilitation

programmes

Promoting

and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own

health and wellbeing, Maximise independence.

Share

knowledge and skills and empower others.

Support

the audit of patient outcomes.

Some services may need extra training to administer

certain medications, such as intravenous medication, oxygen, or medicines under

patient group directives.

Prevent

hospital admission.

You

may be required to undertake 7 days working, including bank holidays, this is

subject to the terms and conditions set out in your contract of employment.

2.

MAIN DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1

Be responsible for the planning, implementing, development,

delivery and evaluation of care across community nursing teams/clinics.

To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and delegate

where appropriate to the skill mix of the team.

As part of your role there may be a requirement /

opportunity to undertake Treatment Escalation Plan (TEP) discussion, to achieve

this you will be required to be competent in advanced communication, care

planning and attended appropriate training to support competence.

To act as a role model for other staff and students

demonstrating high standards of specialist practice and professional conduct.

Be responsible for providing and maintaining a learning

environment and maximise opportunities for educational and development in the

clinical area to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery

of high standards. Acting as expert resource and assist in teaching knowledge

and clinical skills for other health care professionals.

Take part in the process of clinical supervision and support

clinical supervision and reflective practice for team members.

To develop strategies for continued professional development

as Non-Medical Prescriber if relevant for role

Support recruitment and selection of new staff, which may

include being part of an interview panel.

Act as mentor for new staff and students, including leading

on a structured induction and training program for new members of staff.

Support the coordination of study leave, annual leave, and

rotas to ensure the service is operationally covered. Where difficulties are

identified in maintaining service provision that this is escalated to senior

managers of the service in team managers absence.

Support the team manager in the supervision, line

management, appraisals, mandatory

training, standards and staff performance to work within the teams and

supporting and investigating staff performance and absence.

Take responsibility for your own personal and professional

development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the

role.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social

enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across

Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of

Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports

centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and

collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while

empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in

shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right

time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead

healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training

pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care

Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship

programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all

sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental

health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the

application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Specific Skills

Desirable: - Flexible/Adaptable; - /Team player; - Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Desirable: - Evidence of continued recent academic and; - clinical development; - Knowledge of service development; - Previous primary care / community experience.

Additional Requirements

Desirable: - Values and diversity difference.

Experience