Children’s Continence Support Worker
Job overview
Closing Date: 20.03.25 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 21.03.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 31.03.25
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 support worker to work alongside the continence nurse specialists
The continence team offers a friendly and supportive environment and we are looking for a highly motivated and forward thinking individual. The key part of our service is to provide a high standard of quality holistic continence assessments and treatments to maximise independence and wellbeing to ensure that the ever changing health needs of a patient are met within a very busy but extremely rewarding service.
The role will consist of the day to day clinical support for the continence team and will also include ongoing review of continence products and assessment and support around complex toilet training etc. There will be an expectation of some flexibility as the role does involve working alongside the wider multi professional team within a variety of settings across Bradford and Airedale .
The candidate will be required to work in both hospital and community settings and deliver nurse led clinics, across the Bradford and Airedale district.
A driving licence and access to a motor vehicle in order to carry out duties is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered).
Main duties of the job- Undertake the ongoing assessment and monitoring of children requiring continence products & identify those who may benefit from toilet training. Running independent clinics when confident
- Organise continence product supplies & ensure families/carers are trained in their use ensuring appropriate continence products are provided.
- Devise, implement & monitor toilet training programmes in conjunction with parents /carers & the wider MDT as appropriate.
- Undertake follow up clinics to monitor children, as required.
- To encourage families to maximise independence by promoting resources available
- To assist with the management of a caseload of children with continence needs, assessing, planning, implementing & evaluating their individual programme of care, taking advice from clinical lead when required.
- Identify child/parent learning need & modify approach accordingly. Develop strategies & tools for learning.
- Undertake assessments of development skills around toilet training providing advice to parents/carers/professionals
- Identify risks / clinical incidents and act in accordance with local policy.
- Ensure a safe environment during interventions with all children/young people, families & colleagues.
- Facilitate group sessions as required.
- Update specialist continence knowledge to ensure your area of specialty is evidence based & in line with NICE/trust guidelines.
Working for our organisation
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience working in a paediatric/healthcare environment
- Experience of working with parents, children and young people
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with children with continence issues and their families
Skills
Essential criteria- Basic IT skills
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
- Ability to plan organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
- Record keeping and documentation
- Ability to work as a team member
- Motivation, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Understanding of normal growth and development of children
- Understanding the continence needs of children at different stages of development
- Comfortable working with male and female patients around sensitive topics
- Ability to carry out and report on observations/ tests
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Care Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
- Registered Nurse associate or NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care in Care or Equivalent- see below
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- Professional appearance in accordance with Trust policy
- Demonstrates an ability to provide good customer service
- Motivation and commitment to provide a high standard of care
- Driving licence and access to a motor vehicle