Continence Advisor

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Adult Nurse to join our team at the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service.

The successful person needs to have an interest and enthusiasm for continence, and will be providing specialist assessment, treatment & management for patients with complex bladder & or bowel dysfunction.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in continence and experience in a supportive team, with regular supervision and appraisals.

You will be required to achieve a certain competency level within your first year which we will support you to achieve. Training will be provided both internally within the team and externally by attending relevant continence skill training courses.  Opportunities for further training may also be available through the Trusts Training Department.

Dorset is renowned for its quality of living, picturesque countryside, and its famous Jurassic Coastline. You could improve your quality of life by combining these benefits with working for a transformational organization.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex bladder and or bowel dysfunction.

To develop and deliver specialist training and advice to health care professionals in the promotion of continence and management of incontinence particularly within primary healthcare/community settings.

To provide advice to the general public on continence issues.

To support the Continence Advisory Service Team Lead in developing and managing all aspects of the service to ensure high quality delivery, patient satisfaction and continual improvements in patient reported outcomes.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]