Community Continence & Urology Assistant Practitioner
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Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join our Continence & Urology Team in North East Essex Community. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality healthcare to patients within their own homes as part of a multidisciplinary team. The aim is to promote self-management and independence in daily activities, ensuring patients receive the support they need.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out continence assessments for housebound patients - including 24hr wet pad saves and interpretation and implementation of appropriate level 1 continence plan of care.
* Give basic advice regarding fluid intake, bladder-friendly drinks, and pelvic floor exercises.
* Explain and identify the basic types of incontinence including: stress, urge, functional, and passive.
* Have a basic understanding of symptoms which may indicate an enlarged prostate and be able to appropriately refer back to specialist nurse for further assessment.
* Advise patients regarding basic bladder drill.
* Be competent in bladder scanning and able to interpret results/refer to specialist nurse as needed.
* Be competent in Male/Female/Supra-pubic catheterisation and when needed run catheter clinics in the community.
* Be competent to TWOC patients and be aware of the circumstances that TWOC may not be appropriate without first consulting specialist nurse.
* Be competent in bladder washouts/closed system washouts.
* Provide catheter care and advice.
* Have a full understanding of continence products available and be able to assess patients for the most appropriate products.
* Be competent in assessing for urinary sheaths.
* Be competent in urinalysis and basic interpretation.
* Be confident and competent to refer patients to Specialist nurse for further assessments.
* Be competent in stoma/urostomy/nephrostomy basic care.
* Have accessed continence/LUTS clinics.
About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities
For full details of the duties & responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines.
* Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously.
* Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills.
* Evidence of recent CPD.
Knowledge
Essential
* The concept of patient-centred care.
* Importance of promoting self-care and independence.
* Understanding the role of the community nurse and its purpose.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: North Essex, Clacton, CO15 4AB
Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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