Job Description

Do you have a passion for bladder and bowel nursing? If so, please read on to find out more about this opportunity to join our friendly team



Are you a broad thinker with the confidence to drive change and implement evidence-based initiatives? We are looking for an experienced band 5 or band 6 nurse who is a motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our Bladder and Bowel Team within the York & Selby locality.



This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable continence care, with a focus on prevention and reduction of product use, and consideration of environmental impact.

We are looking for someone who:

Has Specialist continence nursing skills and experience [or a willingness to work towards this] to clinically assess, plan and monitor interventions with patients in clinic settings or home visits.

Has excellent leadership qualities and is confident in making decisions.

Is passionate about delivering training and education.

Is enthusiastic about service improvement and innovation.

Can work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for business use (essential due to travel requirements across the locality).



Support the Team Leader and provide leadership cover in their absence.

Demonstrate strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Deliver training and education across Community, Inpatient Units, and Care Homes.

Work collaboratively with Clinical Educators in both Community and Acute settings.

Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.

Promote evidence-based practice and sustainability in continence care.



The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting. Inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed.



About Us



You'll be joining a supportive and evolving team that works with enthusiasm, drive, and passion to implement change and improve services. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and education across community services in the York & Selby area.



Interested?



For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Stefanie Barnish - B&B Team Leader

07854 195661

Email:

s.barnish@nhs.net



To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:



https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment