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Paediatric Continence Associate Practitioner
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NHS AfC: Band 4
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Secondiad: 12 mis (12 Months FTC. Contract to end 31/03/2025)
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Paediatric Continence Associate Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 4

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BAND 4 Paediatric Bladder and Bowel Care Associate Practitioner

We are seeking a Band 4 Paediatric Continence Associate Practitioner to work within our established Paediatric Bladder and Bowel service. You will be working with children and families who present with a range of bladder and bowel care difficulties aged between 0- 18 years. The role will require you to hold clinics, carry out investigations, and develop and carry out appropriate treatment plans based on best practice evidence.

The service provides support to children within the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust area which includes Plymouth and West Devon.

You will be based at the Child Development Centre, alongside your team and other multidisciplinary community paediatric colleagues, however the role will also involve multi agency working and both home and school visits.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The role will require you to hold clinics, carry out investigations, and develop and carry out appropriate treatment plans based on best practice evidence.

Please feel to contact the centre if you require any additional information.

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome. 

Secondment with the possibility of becoming permanent.***

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We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. 
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. 
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

  • Undertake the on-going assessment of children requiring continence products and to identify those who may benefit from toilet training.
  • Organise continence products/supplies and ensure families/carers are trained in their use, ensuring appropriate continent products are provided.
  • To assist with the management of a caseload of children with continence needs, assessing,  planning, implementing and evaluating their individual programme of care, take advice from clinical lead when required.
  • Liaise with Paediatricians and other multi-disciplinary/agency staff.
  • Devise, implement and monitor toilet training programmes working with parents, settings and the wider MDT as appropriate.
  • Undertake visits to children and their families at home or other appropriate settings to undertake continence training and provide on-going support and advice, feeding back to referrer as required.
  • Identify child/parent learning needs and modify approach accordingly, develop strategies and tools for learning.
  • Undertake assessments of developmental skills around toilet training providing advice to parents / professionals re suitability to commence a programme.
  • Accepting referrals from Consultants and Specialist nurses undertake Urotherapy clinics providing assessment and devising treatment plans appropriate to the individual.
  • Lead on the biofeedback service, undertaking a clinic for children requiring biofeedback as referred by the paediatric urologist. Liaising back with the Paediatrician and / or Lead nurse as appropriate.
  • Performing and accurately recording height, weight and urinary investigations
  • Chaperone Professional as required.
  • Undertake follow up clinic on selected paediatric continence patients alongside Nurse led clinic.
  • Perform urinary bladder and flow studies, recording findings and reporting to Paediatric Continence Nurse/Paediatrician.
  • In conjunction with Paediatric Continence Nurse contribute to the maintenance of high standards of care by developing evidence based protocols and guidelines and ensure they are introduced into all care settings, including homes, schools and other community settings.
  • Assist in problem solving to prevent continence/health deterioration and reduce hospital admissions.
  • Update specialist continence knowledge to ensure that your area of speciality is evidence based and in line with NICE/Trust guidelines.
  • Provide health education/promotion in a sensitive and tactful manner.
  • Within continence role attend clinics, seminars and relevant knowledge updates.
  • Report any untoward incidents in accordance with Trust Policy.
  • Work alongside nursing/medical students on placement ensuring appropriate education provided to meet their competencies.

Manyleb y person

Knowledge & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Proven knowledge of child development
  • • Demonstrable community experience
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Demonstrable experience of Health Care

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Willingness to undertake relevant training in continence
  • • Level 3 Child Protection - or willingness to undertake
  • • NVQ3 in relevant area
Meini prawf dymunol
  • • Portage training
  • • Degree in childhood studies (or similar) and/or a willingness to undertake the Assistant

Aptitude & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good organisational sills
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Ability to be innovative

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