Job summary
The post holder is responsible for providing support to nursing staff in the management of children and families within Paediatric Continence encompassing clerical, technical and ancillary duties.
Assist nurses with procedures, the post holder will be responsible for the coordination of the continence product provision (this is part of continence support and full training will be provided) and will provide toilet training to children and families who are open to the service where appropriate.
The post holder will receive patients into clinic and provide them with the necessary information and advice as advised by the clinical staff and provide a high standard of direct nursing care ensuring patient dignity and Safeguarding is maintained. Be able to work under remote supervision.
The Paediatric Continence Service provides a wide range of specialities for patients from the St Helens & Halton area. This role is to support the Paediatric service in covering clinics from 09:00 - 17:00. The service provides treatment and coordination for a range of continence conditions including bladder and bowel, night wetting, and day wetting up to 19 years of age.
The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driver's license and have access to their own car to travel between sites across St Helens and Halton.
Main duties of the job
Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities:
- Assist nursing staff with procedures, patient care, and clinical assessments, maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Coordinate and support toilet training, bladder scanning, and urinalysis for children and young people.
- Support the continence team in managing Nocturnal Enuresis treatments, including alarm therapy.
- Undertake continence product assessments with nursing staff and provide relevant advice to patients and families.
- Document clinical observations and interventions, reporting findings to clinicians as needed.
- Ensure consulting rooms are prepared and cleaned in line with hospital policy and clinical requirements.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Ensure patient records are accurate, up-to-date, and in line with Trust policies.
- Manage patient intake, verifying details and completing necessary documentation.
- Utilise IT systems to maintain patient electronic records and support clinical team needs.
Team & Service Support:
- Work across multiple settings, including clinics, schools, and domiciliary visits.
- Assist with the coordination and provision of continence products and provide training to parents and staff.
- Support colleagues, students, and other healthcare providers in delivering continence care.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with procedures, patient care, and clinical assessments, maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Coordinate and support toilet training, bladder scanning, and urinalysis for children and young people.
- Support the continence team in managing Nocturnal Enuresis treatments, including alarm therapy.
- Undertake continence product assessments with nursing staff and provide relevant advice to patients and families.
- Document clinical observations and interventions, reporting findings to clinicians as needed.
- Ensure consulting rooms are prepared and cleaned in line with hospital policy and clinical requirements.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Ensure patient records are accurate, up-to-date, and in line with Trust policies.
- Manage patient intake, verifying details and completing necessary documentation.
- Utilise IT systems to maintain patient electronic records and support clinical team needs.
Team & Service Support:
- Work across multiple settings, including clinics, schools, and domiciliary visits.
- Assist with the coordination and provision of continence products and provide training to parents and staff.
- Support colleagues, students, and other healthcare providers in delivering continence care.
General Duties:
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines and infection control practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.
- Participate in mandatory training, professional development, and performance reviews.
- Be flexible and adaptable, taking on new tasks as the service evolves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with procedures, patient care, and clinical assessments, maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Coordinate and support toilet training, bladder scanning, and urinalysis for children and young people.
- Support the continence team in managing Nocturnal Enuresis treatments, including alarm therapy.
- Undertake continence product assessments with nursing staff and provide relevant advice to patients and families.
- Document clinical observations and interventions, reporting findings to clinicians as needed.
- Ensure consulting rooms are prepared and cleaned in line with hospital policy and clinical requirements.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Ensure patient records are accurate, up-to-date, and in line with Trust policies.
- Manage patient intake, verifying details and completing necessary documentation.
- Utilise IT systems to maintain patient electronic records and support clinical team needs.
Team & Service Support:
- Work across multiple settings, including clinics, schools, and domiciliary visits.
- Assist with the coordination and provision of continence products and provide training to parents and staff.
- Support colleagues, students, and other healthcare providers in delivering continence care.
General Duties:
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines and infection control practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.
- Participate in mandatory training, professional development, and performance reviews.
- Be flexible and adaptable, taking on new tasks as the service evolves.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent. e.g.CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
- Educated to GSCE level in Maths or English or equivalent qualification or relevant experience in a Health Care Setting
- Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g foundation degree, or NVQ3 Level qual or relevant experience equivalent to diploma level.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Experience of relevant work in childcare
- Knowledge of Safeguarding/Children and Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Be able to work under remote supervision
- Evidence of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience in working within an Outpatient setting.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative when necessary
- Professional, caring, compassionate attitude
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to working in a variety of clinical settings
- Commitment to the promotion of Health
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, keen to develop within the role
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and attend appropriate training as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development or equivalent. e.g.CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
- Educated to GSCE level in Maths or English or equivalent qualification or relevant experience in a Health Care Setting
- Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g foundation degree, or NVQ3 Level qual or relevant experience equivalent to diploma level.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Experience of relevant work in childcare
- Knowledge of Safeguarding/Children and Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Be able to work under remote supervision
- Evidence of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience in working within an Outpatient setting.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative when necessary
- Professional, caring, compassionate attitude
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to working in a variety of clinical settings
- Commitment to the promotion of Health
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, keen to develop within the role
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and attend appropriate training as required.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
