# Band 3-Assistant Continence practitioner

**Company**: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
**Location**: London
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: £31554.00 to £33270.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Band 3-Assistant Continence practitioner to join our Bladder & Bowel Care Service. As a key member of our team, you will assess and review the care needs of patients receiving continence products, implement care plans, and provide support to patients in improving their health and quality of life.

**Main duties of the job**

- 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 escalate 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 behaviour.

- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and alongside partner agencies.

- Maintain patient confidentiality in line with organisational 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.

**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.

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary: £31,554 to £33,270 per annum

- Part-time position

- Opportunities for professional development and growth

**Person Specification**

- NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent

- Maths and English level 1

- Basic computer skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act

## Skills

### Required
- continence assessments
- bladder scanning
- external urinary sheaths
- communication skills
- teamwork

### Nice to have
- effective research
- audit and evaluation skills
- advanced communication/interpersonal skills

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