Band 4

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual who is interested in working with the Bladder and Bowel team across Brighton and Hove and the High Weald, Lewes and Havens Locality.We are looking for a Band 4 Nursing Associate who will work independently under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Adult Nursing), as well as excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills.We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities.The role will include providing a mixture of general and specific care to individuals with bladder and / or bowel dysfunction through specific interventions as identified by competency achievement to enhance the delivery of care, through catheterisation, bladder ultrasound scanning, basic continence assessments, support rehabilitation programmes and bowel management.

The post Holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Specialist Bladder and Bowel Service.

The Successful applicant will require willingness to develop new skills and embrace change and have the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement.Candidates must have a clean driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.

About us

Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as goodwith outstanding features

Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast

A great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and ourcommunity hospitals

Excellent training and development opportunities

Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay

Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, careerbreaks, parental leave and adoption leave

Supportive team environments

Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries

Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks

Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creatinginclusive workplaces