Continence Nurse Health Child Programme 0-19
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS3 1ET |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9407-25-0225 |
Summary
To work as part of HCP 0-19 team using a person-centred approach which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for children aged 0-25 years who have disabilities and/or complex needs. During the absence of the Clinical Team leader for SEND, to lead and promote team working and contribute to the delivery of services within the team To develop evidence-based practice by utilising research and auditing clinical effectiveness for children/young people with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction Implement policies and propose changes to practices, procedures for continence pathway Refer children and young people to other specialists and agencies including Children Community Nurses, Acute and Community Paediatricians. To act as co-ordinator and Key Worker for delegated children and families with continence issues and to delegate work as appropriate to other members of the HCP 01-9 service. To understand and manage databases and allocate work in order of priority for yourself and others. To contribute to the identification of training needs within the team. To deliver continence training to registered staff, non-registered staff and student nurses ensuring compliance to NMC standards to support learning and assessment in practice. Support and supervise junior staff who assess children and young people with bowel /bladder problems to ensure compliance with related service guidelines and protocols. To support and train parents/carers in the correct use of identified medical equipment and continence products. To foster confidence, competence and independence in families caring for their children at home. Work autonomously without direct supervision, accountable for own professional action Keep timely, concise and accurate records, maintaining confidentiality and in line with trust policy and NMC guidance. To be responsible for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical/ professional policies relevant to the local team and / or identified area of expertise. Contribute to the continued and future planning, monitoring and development of continence service. To actively participate and engage in PDR and KSF systems and in professional and personal development. To maintain Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Standards in all aspects of the job Be prepared to travel across the borough.