Continence Care Assistant: Assess, Support & Educate Patients

Whittington Health NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittington Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a dedicated clinician to join the Bladder & Bowel Care Service. The role involves assessing and reviewing patients\' continence needs, implementing care plans through established pathways, and supporting overall patient health and quality of life.

You will undertake clinical procedures as needed, follow up on Care Pathways, contribute to education and training within Residential/Nursing Home settings, and help maintain accurate electronic records

Responsibilities

• Undertake continence assessment of new patients referred to bladder & bowel care service with bladder and or bowel problems and to undertake clinical procedures when necessary, including bladder scanning and external urinary sheaths.
• Follow up patients who are on a Care Pathway and update as necessary. Identify changes in patient's conditions and recognise within their capabilities, where significant changes in the care plan are required and report these back to a qualified nurse/physiotherapist responsible for that patient's care.
• Work together with other team members to help deliver education and training programmes in Bladder and Bowel Care with in Residential/Nursing Home settings.

Job description

Whittington Health NHS Trust in London is seeking a dedicated clinician to join the Bladder & Bowel Care Service. The role involves assessing and reviewing patients\' continence needs, implementing care plans through established pathways, and supporting overall patient health and quality of life.

You will undertake clinical procedures as needed, follow up on Care Pathways, contribute to education and training within Residential/Nursing Home settings, and help maintain accurate electronic records