Adult Bladder & Bowel General Nursing Assistant

Integrated Care System; Crewe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System is seeking a motivated Health Promotion Health Care Assistant in Crewe. This new role focuses on delivering health education and support for bladder and bowel care, working closely with specialist nurses and physiotherapists. Candidates should have relevant community experience and qualifications, including GCSEs in English and Maths. Skills in communication, time management, and the use of Microsoft applications are essential. A great opportunity to promote well-being within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in community for the NHS.
• Experience of working with bladder and bowel conditions.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of health education e.g. study days and staff education.
• Provide support for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service objectives.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

5 GCSE A-C qualifications including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Go back Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Adult Bladder & Bowel General Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 31 July 2025

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Health Promotion Health Care Assistant to join our Bladder & Bowel team. This is a new role, where you will support health promotion activities aimed at improving the wellbeing of our community. You will work closely with Bladder & Bowel specialist nurses and physiotherapists to deliver engaging health education and support services that encourage healthy lifestyles.

Main duties of the job

Nursing and administration duties may include

• Assist the Special Bladder and Bowel Nurse/Support Nurse in the delivery of education e.g. study days, staff education, patients/carers.
• Provide dietary and fluid advice.
• Containment products review within the care home settings.
• To support patients, families, and carers to achieve their optimum health and independence.
• Promote fundamentals of bladder and bowel care and prevention of risk associated to bladder and bowel dysfunction using evidence-based practice.
• To support the Specialist Adult Bladder and Bowel Nurses, Physiotherapists, Clinical Lead and administration team in the day-to-day operational functioning of the service.
• Participate with other multi-disciplinary / multi-agency staff who may require gaining an overview of the Support Assistant role and assist with the induction of new staff into the team.
• Act as a role model for excellence in the delivery of bladder and bowel care and the MCHFT Trust 'Values and Behaviours'.
• Work within and promote CCICP/MCHFT policy and procedures.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work mainly under direct supervision from the clinical lead and SPNs. The daily workload will be varied with a range of delegated nursing activities / administration duties but expected:-

• To work according to the MCHFT Trust Value and Behaviours, supporting members of the Bladder and Bowel team to achieve the service specific and organisational objectives.
• To provide a continual pathway of support for patients cared for within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) Community.
• To support prevention of harm to patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction and reduced risks associated with these conditions.
• To increase quality of life for the patients and reduced stigma related to Bladder and Bowel dysfunction.
• To provide advice and support to patients and care home staff junior in the delivery of high-quality care and actively support the Community Adult SPN and Clinical Team Lead in the delivery of training and care within CCICP and Care homes in the CCICP footprint.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in working in community for the NHS
• Experience of working with bladder and bowel conditions
• Ability to work on own initiative

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE A-C qualifications or equivalent in English and Maths or equivalent
• Proficient in microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Understanding of computer systems used by the department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust