Job Reference
27810
Service
Bladder & Bowel
Location
Ipswich
Job Category
Nurse
Salary/Hourly Rate
46148 - 52809
Closing Date
14/02/2025
Brief Description

Lead Nurse - Bladder and Bowel Service

Are you an experienced nurse with a passion for bladder and bowel care? We are seeking a dedicated Lead Nurse to join our Bladder and Bowel Service, offering expert care and leadership in managing patient needs.

The Lead Nurse will be pivotal in overseeing and delivering high-quality care and coordinating the service. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership to ensure excellent service delivery and patient outcomes.

 What’s the Role?

  • Lead and manage the Bladder and Bowel Service, ensuring the provision of high-quality care to patients with bladder, bowel, and continence issues.
  • Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for a caseload of patients.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care in both clinic and home settings.
  • Provide expert clinical guidance and leadership to nursing associates, healthcare support workers, and other team members.
  • Support and empower patients and carers to develop self-management skills, promoting independence and well-being.
  • Monitor and improve the effectiveness of the service, using data and feedback to drive service development.
  • Act as a resource and mentor for nursing staff, supporting professional development and training.

The Bladder and Bowel Service is managed by Suffolk GP Federation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to ensuring comprehensive care for those with incontinence issues.

Is it for Me?

We are looking for an experienced nurse with a background in bladder, bowel, and continence care who thrives in a community care setting.

  • You’ll need to be a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in bladder, bowel, and continence care.
  • You should have leadership experience and be confident in managing a team and providing clinical supervision.
  • Excellent communication and IT skills are essential, as you will be using our clinical system (training will be provided).
  • You must be comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team, with the ability to make clinical decisions and manage a diverse caseload.
  • A full driving license and access to regular transport are required due to the nature of the work, involving travel across the county.

 What We Can Offer You:

  • A supportive and flexible working environment.
  • Innovative teams focused on forward-thinking solutions, with opportunities to have your voice heard.
  • Strong operational and management support to ensure you feel valued and empowered.
  • Comprehensive personal development opportunities, including training and leadership pathways.
  • Access to excellent IT support and top-tier equipment.
  • Competitive salary with annual benchmarking and additional benefits including:
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Death-in-service cover
  • Blue light card – access to thousands of discounts both online and on the high street

If you are a compassionate, experienced nurse with leadership skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those with bladder and bowel issues.