Job summary

To support the nursing team within the Children and Young People's Continence Service to deliver treatment and intervention for children with bladder and bowel difficulties. To work within a clinic environment, home setting and special school environment supporting the continence pathway set out by the nursing team. You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values. There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

*Proposed interview date: 20th October 2026*

Main duties of the job

Provide continence care and advice to CYP in homes, clinics, and community settings, following the care plan under the direction of the Senior Community Nurse.

Support and encourage CYP and their families with continence management and toilet training as outlined.

Assistwithin the Continence Clinic, including setting up andclosing down, preparing necessary equipment, and ensuring the comfort of CYP during appointments.

Carry out and reassess continence pad needs as delegated by the Senior Community Nurse, andparticipate in training school staff and professionals in the use of continence products.

Undertake clerical and administrative duties andmaintainingaccuraterecords in line with data protection policies.

Monitor andmaintainequipment lists, stock levels, and ensuretimelyservicing for the Children and Young People's Continence Team.

Work collaboratively with CYP, their families, and the multi-disciplinary team, alwaysdemonstratingsensitivity, professionalism, andmaintainingconfidentiality.

Promote a safe and comfortable care environment, responding to changes in the CYP's health and reportingconcernsas necessary.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering, and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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