Band 3-Assistant Continence practitioner

Band 3-Assistant Continence practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Healthcare Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week Job ref 220-WHT-8372125

Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site River Place Health Centre Town London Salary £31,554 - £33,270 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

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Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have excellent communication skills and a caring, compassionate approach?

Join our Bladder & Bowel Care Service and make a real difference to patients' lives across Islington and Haringey. The role involves assessing and reviewing the care needs of patients receiving continence products, and implementing care plans through established Care Pathways. This is a rewarding opportunity to support patients in improving their health and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Undertake continence assessment of new patients referred to bladder & bowel care service with bladder and or bowel problems and to undertake clinical procedures when necessary, including bladder scanning and external urinary sheaths.

Follow up patients who are on a Care Pathway and update as necessary. Identify changes in patient’s conditions and recognise within their capabilities, where significant changes in the care plan are required and report these back to a qualified nurse/physiotherapist responsible for that patient’s care

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Work together with other team members to help deliver education and training programmes in Bladder and Bowel Care with in Residential/Nursing Home settings.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Keep up to date and accurate electronic patient records.

To be able to work unsupervised - organise own workload and establish priorities.

To liaise effectively with members the wider multidisciplinary team.

To regularly participate in clinical supervision, staff appraisal and keep up to date with mandatory training.

To be willing to expand knowledge/skills by undertaking further training as highlighted in annual appraisal.

When requested to participate in clinical audit activities to promote the development of patient centred care within Bladder & Bowel Care.

To submit statistical information as requested.

To participate in the orientation of new staff.

Working for our organisation

Equal opportunities

Our latest policy known as “Promoting Equality, Diversity and Human Rights” outlines the Trust’s commitment to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less than favourable treatment on grounds of sex, marital and civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, creed, religion or belief, physical disability, mental health, learning difficulty, age or sexual orientation and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

For more information about our policy and commitment to equality, click:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake continence assessments for new patients referred to the Bladder & Bowel Care Service with bladder and/or bowel problems.
• Perform clinical procedures as required, including bladder scanning and fitting external urinary sheaths.
• Follow up patients on agreed care pathways, monitoring progress and updating care plans as necessary.
• Identify changes in patients' conditions and elevate concerns or significant changes in care needs to the responsible nurse or physiotherapist.
• Provide continence advice and support to patients, carers, relatives, and other healthcare professionals.
• Plan and deliver care within own level of competence.
• Carry out continence assessments, reassessments, health promotion, and ongoing management within care homes, clinics, and community settings.

Professional Responsibilities

• Promote confidence and trust by maintaining high standards of professional conduct, appearance, and behavior.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and alongside partner agencies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with organizational policies and data protection requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues to support high-quality patient care.
• Support and participate in clinical audit and service improvement activities.

Education and Training

• Support the continence nursing team in delivering education and training programmes within residential and nursing home settings.
• Contribute to raising awareness and improving best practice in bladder and bowel care.

Administrative and Service Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic patient records.
• Work independently, organising and prioritising workload effectively.
• Liaise with members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal processes, and mandatory training.
• Undertake additional training and development opportunities identified through appraisal and personal development plans.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient‑centred care.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent
• Maths and English level 1
• Completion of Care Certificate

Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• To evaluate and sustain changes for practice
• Previous experience of own commitment to clinical practice
• To be able to function well in times of pressure by prioritising and planning own workload
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to undertake regular updates in mandatory training in accordance with Trust procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Have an understanding of the concepts of confidentiality and equal opportunities
• Effective research, audit and evaluation skills
• Advanced Communication /Interpersonal skills

Knowledge & Experience

• Bladder Scanning
• External Urinary Sheath System

Personal Qualities

• Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
• Understanding of the Trust Values
• Flexible in approach and ability to respond to change in work practices
• Ability to travel across borough independently

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

• Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with theLondon Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Other important information

• You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
• Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise WhittingtonHealth NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Pauline Koroma Job title Clinical & Operational Lead for Bladder and Bowel Email address pauline.koroma3@nhs.net

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