Job summary Important note for candidates - unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this role and the minimum number of weekly working hours we can accept is An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Specialist Continence Service as a Senior Health Care Assistant.The post will involve undertaking bladder scans, patient reviews and offering advice and support in the use of continence aids to promote continence in the clinic setting and patients homes.
You will be working in partnership with the Continence Lead Nurses, Continence Nurses and Assistant Practitioner to meet the needs of patients whose continence products are no longer suitable and undertake a reassessment.The successful candidate should be willing to undertake the necessary training and development to improve knowledge and practice in bladder and bowel care.Flexible working opportunities are available.Free on-site parking is available.For further information please contact It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as this position requires travel between multiple locations for which public transport would not be appropriate.
Main duties of the job The principle role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to assist the healthcare team in the provision and delivery of programmes of patient care under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners.
This includes:Taking physical or psychological measurements from named clients/service users as delegated by the team.Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.Under the supervision of healthcare professionals assist the healthcare team with the planning, organising and provision of clinical care.Ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.Assisting Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans.Accurately recording patient information.Provide support and supervision to other colleagues and learners as appropriate.
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About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages.
Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community.
We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual.
This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
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