Continence Support Worker

NHS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time healthcare assistant to join their team. The role focuses on supporting patients with continence problems in community and clinic settings, working under the direction of trained specialists. Candidates should possess an NVQ in Healthcare and be capable of performing relevant care tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in community or hospital working.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with bladder scanning and urine testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement care as directed by Registered Specialist Nurse.
• Assist Continence & Urology Nurse Specialists with patient care.
• Perform simple procedures following training, such as bladder scanning.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ in Healthcare Level 2 or 3

Job description

Job summary

To be responsible for the implementation of care as directed following the initial assessment of needs by a Registered Specialist Nurse. Reporting back to them as agreed.

To assist the Continence & Urology Nurse Specialist's in promoting continence and supporting patients who present with a continence problem, their carers and families within the Community and Clinic setting.

Carry out all relevant forms of care, without direct supervision, and following training completed simple procedures, such as Bladder Scanning.

Part time - 22.5 hours per week.

The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the implementation of care as directed following the initial assessment of needs by a Registered Specialist Nurse. Reporting back to them as agreed.

To assist the Continence & Urology Nurse Specialist's in promoting continence and supporting patients who present with a continence problem, their careers and families within the Community and Clinic setting.

Carry out all relevant forms of care, without direct supervision, and following training completed simple procedures, such as Bladder Scanning.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

373-NBH0761-B RR

Job locations

Hope Farm Clinic

Hope Farm Road

Ellesmere Port

CH66 2RQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Job description Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ in Healthcare Level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Carry out all relevant forms of care, without direct supervision, and following training in simple procedures, such as Bladder scanning and urine testing

Experience Essential

• Community / Hospital working
• Able to work under minimal supervision

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ in Healthcare Level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Carry out all relevant forms of care, without direct supervision, and following training in simple procedures, such as Bladder scanning and urine testing

Experience Essential

• Community / Hospital working
• Able to work under minimal supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hope Farm Clinic

Hope Farm Road

Ellesmere Port

CH66 2RQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hope Farm Clinic

Hope Farm Road

Ellesmere Port

CH66 2RQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)