Clinical Nurse Specialist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Based at Wokingham Hospital and willing to travel to other locations across Berkshire. The post holder will be part of a small team dedicated to offering specialist continence, advice, support, and treatment to patients within Berkshire. The postholder will be responsible for the timely specialist assessment and treatment of patients with complex continence problems, ensuring that the most appropriate products are prescribed to manage their bladder and bowel symptoms when required. They will assist in continence education and training and act as a resource on matters relating to continence. The team is highly committed to the service, providing training and sharing knowledge when needed to ensure that team members are well-supported. · Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex, chronic and progressive continence problems · Provide specialist continence clinics and domiciliary visits as required. · To be responsible for prescribing continence equipment. Make autonomous decisions, including advising on changes to treatment. Advise on medication as appropriate, liaise with the patient's GP as indicated. · To participate in triage and monitoring prescription usage via the computerised system to ensure patients are effectively managed. · Take part in monitoring the HDS and continence assessments of patients. · Deliver specialist continence education within the trust. · Act as a resource for colleagues, the public, and others on matters relating to continence. · Maintain clear, concise records in line with Trust Policy. Promote continence in all aspects of work, ensuring a positive and dynamic approach towards individuals Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
  
  · Be an active member of the already well-established and forward-thinking Bladder and Bowel ( continence) team
· Have knowledge of or willing to learn in-depth an understanding of continence products and prescription requirements. · Must be flexible in role to ensure continence needs of the patient are met with skilled nursing intervention. · Be part of the facilitation of training of patients, carers, professionals, and students in the area of continence promotion., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
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