Job overview

·       Teams are based across several locations within BNSSG, with a variety of clinic bases across the region. 

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist advice and support on promotion of continence and management of incontinence. 

You will have the ability to assist the Specialist Clinicians, Clinical Team Leaders and Administration Team in management of the Bladder and Bowel caseload (adult).

Be required to work autonomously in care homes, clinics and peoples own homes.

You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of continence care that is research and evidence based ensuring a patient centred service which incorporates appropriate ethical and moral dimensions of practice.

Be competent in or willing to train to become competent in; bladder scanning,  bladder emptying techniques, bowel management techniques.

You will also have the responsibility of managing the process for continence products in accordance with continence assessments. 

Supporting staff within the team and wider community to enable people to self-manage their presenting condition and provide an outcome focused intention to care, treatment and improvement.

Work within a multi-disciplinary team, provide integrated skills and share knowledge.

Take every opportunity to support and educate patients and their carers to promote independence and good health.

Support, assess, supervise and act as a role model to other learners.

Maintain accurate, informative and legal records of all interventions in accordance with policy.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.