Paediatric Continence Health Care Assistant

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service in Grimsby is seeking a Paediatric Continence Health Care Assistant to provide comprehensive support and assessments for children facing continence issues. The role requires effective communication, independent work, and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should have at least QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience with children. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and understanding of continence issues.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver level 1 bladder and bowel assessments.
• Educate patients and their carers on using recommended products.

Skills

Effective and proven computer skills

Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team

Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of paediatric continence needs

Clinical skills in bowel/bladder care

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy

Tools

SystmOne clinical system

Job description

Paediatric Continence Health Care Assistant

The Bladder and Bowel service offers specialistadvice support and treatment to children, young people and adults living withinthe North East Lincolnshire area.

The serviceaims to provide timely specialist assessment and treatment of children withcomplex continence problems, ensuring when required, that the most appropriateproducts are prescribed to manage their bladder and bowel symptoms. The serviceprovides continence education and training and acts as a resource on mattersrelating to continence.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Paediatric Continence Health Care Assistant

Department: Continence Service

Base: Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby

Hours: 20 hours per week, permanent

Salary Range 3 £24,968 pro rata perannum.

The post holder will:

Work part of the Bladder and Bowel Care teamdelivering level 1 bladder and bowel assessments and carrying out a range ofclinical duties with minimal or no supervision delivering an holistic approach.

To carry out an assessment for incontinence products without supervisionand provide education and support on how to use the recommended products topatients and their carers according to their care plan.

To undertake and successfully complete all trainingwithin the competencies that are relevant to the care of patients.

Interview date: Monday 13th October

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, establishedin 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employover 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture wehave developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvementof our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awardsincluding winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold thehighest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducingour carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions includingoptional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Providerclosed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programmeand an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognisecontinuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposesof annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent level of competence.

Experience

• Experience working with children and ability to demonstrate good understanding of continence issues in children
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of working with children

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective and proven computer skills
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a wider team
• An awareness of own competencies and willingness to seek guidance where needed
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records both electronically and in writing, to deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with people who have a wide range of healthcare needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to deal effectively with confrontational situations
• Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
• Knowledge of paediatric continence needs in the community and Primary Care
• To have clinical skills in bowel/bladder care

Other

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to transport self and equipment around the area and to deadlines
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Able to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

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.