Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Health Promotion Health Care Assistant to join our Bladder & Bowel team. This is a new role, where you will support health promotion activities aimed at improving the wellbeing of our community. You will work closely with Bladder & Bowel specialist nurses and physiotherapists to deliver engaging health education and support services that encourage healthy lifestyles.
Main duties of the job
Nursing and administration duties may include
- Assist the Special Bladder and Bowel Nurse/Support Nurse in the delivery of education e.g. study days, staff education, patients/carers.
- Participate in health promotion activities.
- Provide dietary and fluid advice.
- Containment products review within the care home settings.
- To support patients, families, and carers to achieve their optimum health and independence.
- Promote fundamentals of bladder and bowel care and prevention of risk associated to bladder and bowel dysfunction using evidence-based practice.
- To support the Specialist Adult Bladder and Bowel Nurses, Physiotherapists, Clinical Lead and administration team in the day-to-day operational functioning of the service.
- Participate with other multi-disciplinary / multi-agency staff who may require gaining an overview of the Support Assistant role and assist with the induction of new staff into the team.
- Act as a role model for excellence in the delivery of bladder and bowel care and the MCHFT Trust 'Values and Behaviours'.
- Work within and promote CCICP/MCHFT policy and procedures.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work mainly under direct supervision from the clinical lead and SPNs. The daily workload will be varied with a range of delegated nursing activities / administration duties but expected:-
- To work according to the MCHFT Trust Value and Behaviours, supporting members of the Bladder and Bowel team to achieve the service specific and organisational objectives.
- To provide a continual pathway of support for patients cared for within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) Community.
- To support prevention of harm to patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction and reduced risks associated with these conditions.
- To increase quality of life for the patients and reduced stigma related to Bladder and Bowel dysfunction.
- To provide advice and support to patients and care home staff junior in the delivery of high-quality care and actively support the Community Adult SPN and Clinical Team Lead in the delivery of training and care within CCICP and Care homes in the CCICP footprint.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work mainly under direct supervision from the clinical lead and SPNs. The daily workload will be varied with a range of delegated nursing activities / administration duties but expected:-
- To work according to the MCHFT Trust Value and Behaviours, supporting members of the Bladder and Bowel team to achieve the service specific and organisational objectives.
- To provide a continual pathway of support for patients cared for within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) Community.
- To support prevention of harm to patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction and reduced risks associated with these conditions.
- To increase quality of life for the patients and reduced stigma related to Bladder and Bowel dysfunction.
- To provide advice and support to patients and care home staff junior in the delivery of high-quality care and actively support the Community Adult SPN and Clinical Team Lead in the delivery of training and care within CCICP and Care homes in the CCICP footprint.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in community for the NHS
- Car driver
Desirable
- Experience of working with bladder and bowel conditions
- Ability to work on own initiative
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE A-C qualifications or equivalent in English and Maths or equivalent
- Proficient in microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Understanding of computer systems used by the department
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in community for the NHS
- Car driver
Desirable
- Experience of working with bladder and bowel conditions
- Ability to work on own initiative
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE A-C qualifications or equivalent in English and Maths or equivalent
- Proficient in microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Understanding of computer systems used by the department
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
