Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
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Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Job overview
CYP Bladder & Bowel Band 6 Nurse
14 month Fixed term contract
£45,953 - £54,254 Inclusive of Hcas & Dependent on experience
Are you a registered children’s nurse with experience in continence care and a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families? Bromley Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Children and Young People Bladder and Bowel Nurse to join our Specialist Children’s Community Nursing service on a 14-month fixed-term contract.
You will help deliver a nurse-led continence service across Bromley, providing assessment, individualised care planning and ongoing support for children and young people with bladder and bowel difficulties. Working autonomously and alongside colleagues and partner agencies, you will support children and families to achieve optimal continence, promote independence and improve quality of life. The role involves working across clinical sites and undertaking visits to homes, mainstream schools and residential or special schools.
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• Manage a caseload of children and young people with bladder and bowel dysfunction, including daytime wetting, night-time wetting, constipation and soiling.
• Undertake assessments and develop, implement and review individualised, evidence-based care plans in partnership with children, young people and their families.
• Triage referrals, prioritise clinical needs and provide advice and support through clinics, visits, telephone calls and email contact.
• Provide education and training to children, parents, carers and professionals to support effective continence management.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, paediatricians, schools, community teams and specialist services to coordinate care and make appropriate onward referrals.
• Review clinically appropriate continence product requests and provide toileting support and training as needed.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, service evaluation, pathway development and quality improvement.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
please refer to the attached job description & Person specification for full details of the role of Childrens Bladder & Bowel Nurse
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.
To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel.
Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.
At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.
We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:
- Remote working
- Compressed hours
- Part-time
- Job shares
We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.
Important Reminders:
- Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
- When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
- All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
- The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
- Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.
CYP Bladder & Bowel Band 6 Nurse in Bromley employer: Bromley Healthcare
Bromley Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and progressive work environment for Health Visitors in Bexley. With a strong commitment to employee development through comprehensive training programmes and a focus on leadership skills, staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the health of families in the community. The extensive benefits package, including pension schemes, discounted memberships, and a lease car scheme, further enhances the appeal of working with us.
