Deputy Enuresis Lead
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,215 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 4ER |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 19444 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council, Allington Clinic, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4ER and Hardwick Children's Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2PW(Community based)
- £40,215 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata)
- 30 hours per week
- Permanent
- Are you looking for a management development opportunity?
- Do you have recent experience working with children and young people who have Enuresis and complex continence needs?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people and their families in Suffolk?
If so, our Deputy Team Lead post in the Enuresis Service at Suffolk County Council could be the role for you.
Join an established team dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young children with Nocturnal Enuresis issues, coordinating Paediatric Product Provision alongside supporting Children and Young People (CYP) Services with continence related queries and mandatory continence related training across the county of Suffolk (excluding Lowestoft and Waveney).
Your role and responsibilities
You will work as the Deputy Team Lead, providing evidence -based clinic support for children and young people who have nocturnal enuresis in line with national guidelines and provide clinical management and supervision to the Enuresis Service.
Managing a complex caseload and providing specialised clinical care, you will work as an expert practitioner providing a source of expertise in the assessment and treatment of continence needs for children and young people, to provide a source of support and advice on paediatric continence issues to clients and their families, Paediatricians, General Practitioners, and other health care professionals.
In addition, you will:
- support clients and families attending clinic, screen referrals via single point of access and undertake home /school visits as needed and refer on as appropriate.
- work autonomously, managing the caseload within the Enuresis service, providing highly specialised evidence-based care, including triaging of referrals from a single point of access.
- monitor the standard of care ensuring development of good clinical and professional evidence-based practice throughout the Enuresis service.
- support the Product Provision service for disposable continence products.
- work with Children and Young People's services to contribute to planning, coordinating and developing educational initiatives around continence care.
- provide robust and credible leadership.
- support the writing and updating of polices and guidelines relevant to paediatric continence.
- support the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Enuresis Service in line with best practice and client feedback
- support the line management of staff through effective implementation of all SCC organisational policies and procedures and provide monthly supervision.
- work with other health professionals as required supporting a multidisciplinary approach.
- maintain national links with other paediatric enuresis/continence services establishing best practice.
You will need
- current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registration.
- first level nursing qualification/degree level or equivalent level of knowledge.
- evidence of completion of specialist course related to assessment and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions or the willingness to undertake this experience working with children with Enuresis and other continence needs.
- evidence of continuing professional development.
- the ability to develop a team.
- passion and a commitment to learning.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Susie Mawson (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 07932 528486 or emailing susan.mawson@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
Question 1 - Please tell us about your experience of providing specialist assessment and working with children and young people who have Enuresis and other continence needs?
Question 2 - Please describe any formal training related to the assessment and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions? Are you at First level nursing qualification/degree level or equivalent level of knowledge?
Question 3 - Please tell us about your continued professional development, have you undertaken any training or gained further skills recently?
Question 4 - Please describe your experience of being involved in the management of a service/team and service development?
Question 5 - Describe a situation where you have been an effective team worker. What did you specifically do that was effective?
Question 6 - In what past situations have you been most effective in providing leadership and direction? What did you specifically do that was effective? What could you have done differently?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 19 June 2025.
Interview date: 26 June 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- £40,215 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata)
- 30 hours per week
- Permanent
- Are you looking for a management development opportunity?
- Do you have recent experience working with children and young people who have Enuresis and complex continence needs?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people and their families in Suffolk?
If so, our Deputy Team Lead post in the Enuresis Service at Suffolk County Council could be the role for you.
Join an established team dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young children with Nocturnal Enuresis issues, coordinating Paediatric Product Provision alongside supporting Children and Young People (CYP) Services with continence related queries and mandatory continence related training across the county of Suffolk (excluding Lowestoft and Waveney).
Your role and responsibilities
You will work as the Deputy Team Lead, providing evidence -based clinic support for children and young people who have nocturnal enuresis in line with national guidelines and provide clinical management and supervision to the Enuresis Service.
Managing a complex caseload and providing specialised clinical care, you will work as an expert practitioner providing a source of expertise in the assessment and treatment of continence needs for children and young people, to provide a source of support and advice on paediatric continence issues to clients and their families, Paediatricians, General Practitioners, and other health care professionals.
In addition, you will:
- support clients and families attending clinic, screen referrals via single point of access and undertake home /school visits as needed and refer on as appropriate.
- work autonomously, managing the caseload within the Enuresis service, providing highly specialised evidence-based care, including triaging of referrals from a single point of access.
- monitor the standard of care ensuring development of good clinical and professional evidence-based practice throughout the Enuresis service.
- support the Product Provision service for disposable continence products.
- work with Children and Young People's services to contribute to planning, coordinating and developing educational initiatives around continence care.
- provide robust and credible leadership.
- support the writing and updating of polices and guidelines relevant to paediatric continence.
- support the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Enuresis Service in line with best practice and client feedback
- support the line management of staff through effective implementation of all SCC organisational policies and procedures and provide monthly supervision.
- work with other health professionals as required supporting a multidisciplinary approach.
- maintain national links with other paediatric enuresis/continence services establishing best practice.
You will need
- current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registration.
- first level nursing qualification/degree level or equivalent level of knowledge.
- evidence of completion of specialist course related to assessment and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions or the willingness to undertake this experience working with children with Enuresis and other continence needs.
- evidence of continuing professional development.
- the ability to develop a team.
- passion and a commitment to learning.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Susie Mawson (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 07932 528486 or emailing susan.mawson@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
Question 1 - Please tell us about your experience of providing specialist assessment and working with children and young people who have Enuresis and other continence needs?
Question 2 - Please describe any formal training related to the assessment and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions? Are you at First level nursing qualification/degree level or equivalent level of knowledge?
Question 3 - Please tell us about your continued professional development, have you undertaken any training or gained further skills recently?
Question 4 - Please describe your experience of being involved in the management of a service/team and service development?
Question 5 - Describe a situation where you have been an effective team worker. What did you specifically do that was effective?
Question 6 - In what past situations have you been most effective in providing leadership and direction? What did you specifically do that was effective? What could you have done differently?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 19 June 2025.
Interview date: 26 June 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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