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Job description

The Paediatric Continence Nurse will support the ongoing development of services for children and young people who require specialist nursing care and support to manage their bladder and/or bowel health needs. The post holder will provide specialist paediatric continence advice to children and young people, their families and carers through clinical practice, teaching, research and development whilst promoting multi-agency working. The post holder will provide evidence based nursing care and act as a specialist resource on the promotion of paediatric bladder and bowel health care. They will work to NICE guidance and, for conditions where there is no NICE guidance (e.g. daytime wetting, toilet training), to follow high quality, evidence-based practice, within locally agreed pathways, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological and emotional support for children, young people and their carers regarding continence challenges.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse (Child) on the live NMC Register.
• Degree in Nursing or other health related subject or willing to undertake same on appointment.
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Further Information

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per anum pro rata.