Continence Nurse Specialist - Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction

Adult incontinence can occur at all stages in life and for many different reasons. It can result in a significant reduction in self-esteem, depression and loss of independence. It can affect relationships and even an individuals employment., This is an excellent developmental opportunity for a registered nurse looking to enhance their clinical skills. We will support the post holder through their development to ensure they are confident and competent in this specialist role.

If you are dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing whilst being energetic, motivated, and innovative this could be the post for you.

As the post holder will work across multiple sites and visit patients in their own homes, candidates must have a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes.

We would encourage any interested applicants to contact Diane Winchester, Clinical Lead for Long Term Conditions and would welcome an informal visit to our base in Redhill., The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating specialist continence care. They will support individuals and their families or carers in the community with the aim of optimising patients' levels of continence, independence and self-care.

The post holder will be the named nurse within the team for the management of those patients who are unable to attend the community continence clinics ensuring our continence specialist service is accessible to all.

The post holder will act as an expert resource on continence care, providing training as required to other health care professionals.

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.