Continence HealthCare Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service. This role involves supporting patients in managing incontinence through assessments and consultations, with a focus on teamwork and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for clinical skills development

Regular supervision and appraisals

Access to further training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold valid right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Full driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are required.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continence assessments for patients via telephone and home visits.
• Provide lifestyle advice and determine needs for containment products.
• Work under supervision of clinicians with some autonomy.

Skills

Enthusiasm for continence care

Ability to conduct telephone assessments

Strong communication skills

Interest in supporting patients with bladder and bowel issues

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the Dorset Bladder & Bowel Continence Service.

The successful candidate will have enthusiasm for continence care and an interest in assisting patients with bladder and bowel issues, supporting them in managing their incontinence. The role covers Sherborne, Gillingham, Blandford, and surrounding localities, working closely with local district nurse teams and other community health professionals.

Responsibilities include working mainly under supervision of clinicians, with some autonomous work. The workload predominantly involves remote assessments via telephone consultations and visiting patients at home when necessary. A full driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are required.

In return, we offer opportunities to develop clinical skills in continence care, gain experience within a supportive team, and access regular supervision and appraisals. Support and training will be provided to help you reach required competency levels. Further training opportunities may be available through the Trust’s Training Department.

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must hold valid right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Key duties include conducting continence assessments for housebound patients via telephone, in their homes, or care facilities, providing lifestyle advice, and determining the need for containment products and devices. Consultations may involve patients, family members, and other care providers with consent.

Opportunities to carry out bladder scans and sheath fittings will be provided with full training.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants subscribed to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding healthcare services. We are a dynamic Trust rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019, serving a population of nearly 800,000 across diverse communities.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and make a difference in our communities.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sarah Cheeseman
• Job Title: Service Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]