Bank Clinical Support Worker - Bladder and Bowel

Central London Community Health Trust; Watford; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 25 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Central London Community Healthcare is seeking a motivated Bank employee to join our Specialist Bladder & Bowel Care Team within the Adult Bladder & Bowel Care Service. You will work with registered nurses to support patients at home, promoting independence, dignity and quality of life for those with continence issues.

A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business use are required unless exempt by the Equality Act 2010.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake continence assessments including bladder scanning and urine testing where indicated, supporting patients in their own homes and care settings.
• Provide continence management and guidance in line with service protocols and clinical standards.
• Offer education to patients, families and care staff on continence promotion and effective incontinence management.
• Support bladder & bowel care training to Trust staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Assess patients' continence needs under nursing supervision and escalate concerns as required.
• Promote patient safety by reporting incidents and following Trust policies.
• Participate in health promotion activities to support independence and wellbeing.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Our Specialist Bladder & Bowel Care Team! We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our Adult Bladder & Bowel Care Service as a Bank employee. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated specialist team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals experiencing bladder and bowel dysfunction. Working alongside experienced registered nurses, you will play an important role in supporting patients to manage their continence needs, promoting independence, dignity and improving their overall quality of life. As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)., As a member of our specialist team, your responsibilities will include:

• Patient Assessment and Care: Undertake continence assessments, including bladder scanning and urine testing where clinically indicated, supporting patients in their own homes and residential, nursing and care homes.
• Continence Management: Support patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, providing appropriate care and guidance in line with agreed service protocols and clinical standards.
• Patient and Carer Education: Provide practical advice and training to patients, families, carers and care home staff on continence promotion and effective incontinence management.
• Training and Development: Work alongside registered nurses to support the delivery of bladder and bowel care training to Trust staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Clinical Support: Assess identified patients' continence needs under the direction of registered nurses, ensuring any changes or concerns regarding their condition are promptly reported.
• Promoting Patient Safety: Deliver care within your level of competence, following Trust policies and procedures, and promptly reporting any incidents or concerns to the registered nursing team.
• Health Promotion: Participate in bladder and bowel health promotion activities, supporting patients to maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing.
  We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire.

At the heart of who we are is a simple belief: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. From supporting children as they take their first steps to helping adults rebuild strength, confidence and independence, we are there through some of life's most important moments. Our services span health visiting, community nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care and much more. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive community where your contribution is valued and your ideas are welcomed. Your development matters. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice matters. We invest in our people, support career development and offer a competitive employment package to help you thrive professionally and personally. Come and build your future with us, while helping others build theirs.