Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,760.00 to £27,476.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25760.00 - £27476.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Widnes, WA8 7GD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9835-HA26-048 |
Summary
Job Purpose: To assist the Continence Advisors and Continence Nurse in the provision of comntinence care and support of patients and families in the community setting. Duties and Responsibilities To work as part of the Bladder and Bowel Care Service providing specific care, including psychological and emotional support to patients in the community setting including nursing and residential homes, as written in care pathways. To have the ability to work autonomously. To undertake reviews of patients receiving continence supplies and assist monitoring the use of products. To be responsible for the ordering of continence products, or aids. Monitor stock control of equipment required. To work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures. To be able to use a computer. Clinical To monitor skin integrity of patients at risk of pressure sores formation and provide basic preventative information. To provide Health Promotion advice for patients e.g. monitoring diet and fluid intake, demonstration of products and aids. To document all information and report findings to the continence advisors/ continence nurse in accordance with Trust policies. To provide clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by continence advisors/continence nurse following training and assessment of competencies e.g. Urinalysis. To check equipment on a regular basis and ensure it is safe to use. To report any Health and Safety or Infection Control issues to nurse specialist /advisor. To assist in clinical practice as expected up to NVQ level 3. Education and Development Develop own clinical knowledge and identify areas for development within Personal Development Plan in collaboration with nurse specialist/ advisor Participate in the development of others clinical practice and knowledge To attend mandatory training in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures. Please find attached Full Job Description and Person Specification.