Specialist Paediatric Assistant Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter is looking for a Specialist Paediatric Assistant Practitioner to assess children's health related to continence products and provide support in educational settings. The role involves coordinating care plans and offers flexible working options along with numerous benefits including professional development funding and annual leave. Prior experience in paediatrics is advantageous.

Benefits

Flexible working schemes

27 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric care or similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of continence products and educational support plans required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review children eligible for continence products.
• Monitor and advise on children's bladder and bowel health.
• Liaise with educational settings and implement care plans.

Skills

Assessment of children's health

Communication and liaison skills

Training and advising

Job description

Specialist Paediatric Assistant Practitioner

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

Role Details:

• Assess and review children eligible for continence products.
• Monitor and advise on children's bladder and bowel health.
• Liaise with educational settings and implement intimate care plans and toilet training care plans.
• Contribute to Educational, Health, and Care Plans.
• Support and work alongside the Early Years Specialist Nursery Nurse.
• Provide training to educational settings regarding the correct use of continence products.
• Prepare young people receiving continence products for transition to the Adult Bladder and Bowel Care Service.

Working Pattern: 22.5 hours, pattern negotiable

Interview Date: 6th August 2025

Pay: The salary reflects Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award to be implemented later this year. If you join before this date, the pay will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on 2024/25 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25).

For further information, please contact: Claire Lindsay (Paediatric Bladder & Bowel Clinical and Professional Lead) at [e-mail].

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities are encouraged. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

Benefits include:

• Funding for care certificates, degrees, or leadership qualifications.
• Days off for study, CPD, or rotational placements.
• Flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days.
• Access to occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities.
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure, and technology purchases.
• National discount services, salary sacrifice options, car lease schemes.
• NHS Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you're interested in this role, we'd love to hear from you.