Continence Assistant Practitioner

East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Bedfordshire Continence Service are a team of Nurses committed to their patients across Bedfordshire, they have just been awarded the ELFT Platinum Service Award 2024, and are very proud of this achievement. Could you be part of this passionate, caring and committed team who cares about making a difference to the experience and patient journey for adults over the age of 18? Are you a keen advocate of the patient and are a committed individual who would like to be part of this professional service? If you can say yes to this then apply to be considered as a candidate without delay and we will consider your application.

Main duties of the job

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a Continence Assistant Practitioner who has experience in providing continence care for both bladder & bowel dysfunction and has the skills and knowledge in this specialist area. If so we would be pleased to welcome you as part of our team.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

363-CHB6277468

Job locations

CHB - Continence

Milton Road Clapham

Bedford

MK41 6AT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training.

Essential

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Evidence of post basic professional development
Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Community experience

Areas of Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Work experience relevant to the post
Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

Desirable

Knowledge of local services

Communication Skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT.
Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a team

Diversity

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity

Physical Skills

Essential

Computer Literate
Demonstrate clinical skills and dexterity

Desirable

Experience using SystmOne

Physical Effort

Essential

Able to travel throughout Bedfordshire in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demands.

Car Driver

Essential

Car Driver

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training.

Essential

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Evidence of post basic professional development
Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Community experience

Areas of Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Work experience relevant to the post
Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

Desirable

Knowledge of local services

Communication Skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT.
Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a team

Diversity

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity

Physical Skills

Essential

Computer Literate
Demonstrate clinical skills and dexterity

Desirable

Experience using SystmOne

Physical Effort

Essential

Able to travel throughout Bedfordshire in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demands.

Car Driver

Essential

Car Driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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