Band 3-Assistant Continence practitioner

NHS Jobs; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Jobs is recruiting a Band 3 Assistant Continence Practitioner to support the Bladder & Bowel Care Service across clinical settings. You will undertake continence assessments, perform procedures, and contribute to care planning and patient education.

The role involves following up patients, escalating changes as needed, and collaborating with nurses, physiotherapists, and other professionals to deliver high-quality continence care.

Qualifikationen

• Continence nursing skills and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and professionals.
• Experience supporting education and training within clinical settings.

Aufgaben

• Undertake continence assessments for new patients referred to the Bladder & Bowel Care Service.
• Perform clinical procedures such as bladder scanning and fitting external urinary sheaths.
• Follow up patients on care pathways, monitor progress and update care plans.
• Escalate changes in patients' conditions to the responsible nurse or physiotherapist.
• Provide continence advice and support to patients, carers, relatives, and other healthcare professionals.
• Plan and deliver care within own level of competence and contribute to audits and service improvements.

Kenntnisse

Continence assessment

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Ausbildung

Continence-related qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Band 3-Assistant Continence practitioner

Clinical Responsibilities Undertake continence assessments for new patients referred to the Bladder & Bowel Care Service with bladder and/or bowel problems. Perform clinical procedures as required, including bladder scanning and fitting external urinary sheaths. Follow up patients on agreed care pathways, monitoring progress and updating care plans as necessary. Identify changes in patients' conditions and escalate concerns or significant changes in care needs to the responsible nurse or physiotherapist. Provide continence advice and support to patients, carers, relatives, and other healthcare professionals. Plan and deliver care within own level of competence. Carry out continence assessments, reassessments, health promotion, and ongoing management within care homes, clinics, and community settings. Professional Responsibilities Promote confidence and trust by maintaining high standards of professional conduct, appearance, and behaviour. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and alongside partner agencies. Maintain patient confidentiality in line with organisational policies and data protection requirements. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues to support high-quality patient care. Support and participate in clinical audit and service improvement activities. Education and Training Support the continence nursing team in delivering education and training programmes within residential and nursing home settings. Contribute to raising awareness and improving best practice in bladder and bowel care. Administrative and Service Responsibilities Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic patient records. Work independently, organising and prioritising workload effectively. Liaise with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal processes, and mandatory training. Undertake additional training and development opportunities identified through appraisal and personal development plans. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient-centred care.