Continence Care Assistant — Community Health Impact

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited living wage employer

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking aHealth Care Assistant to support the Continence Team across Northamptonshire. You will work with patients, carers and other health professionals to promote dignity and independence, travelling county-wide with a full UK driving licence and own car.

Experience as a Health Care Assistant (Band 2/3) is valued; you will perform basic clinical tasks, assist with continence products, maintain electronic records, and develop continence skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant (Band 2 or 3)
• A caring, patient-focused approach and excellent communication skills
• Confidence working independently in community settings after training
• Willingness to develop enhanced skills in continence care
• Ability to travel throughout Northamptonshire

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of continence assessments and personalised care plans
• Carrying out basic clinical tasks in line with competency frameworks
• Providing education, advice, and reassurance to patients and carers
• Assisting with continence product provision and reviews
• Maintaining accurate electronic patient records
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking aHealth Care Assistant to support the Continence Team across Northamptonshire. You will work with patients, carers and other health professionals to promote dignity and independence, travelling county-wide with a full UK driving licence and own car.

Experience as a Health Care Assistant (Band 2/3) is valued; you will perform basic clinical tasks, assist with continence products, maintain electronic records, and develop continence skills