An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work in the Paediatric Continence and Enuresis Service. The Assistant Practitioner will deliver a high‑level quality of care and evidence‑based intervention. The Assistant Practitioner will provide a wide range of practical care duties and be able to take appropriate action to achieve planned aims and objectives of individual clients within their home and in a clinic environment, without direct supervision and be personally accountable for the standards of such delegated duties. They will act as a role model for the team providing evidence based care. The Assistant Practitioner will also be required to support the clinics and be clinically competent to run these clinics. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is interested in developing their skills.
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. We deliver over 100 clinical services and aim to provide outstanding, integrated care as a key NHS provider. If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust continuously striving for best care, we want to hear from you.
Application Process
* Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
* Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
Key Responsibilities
* To have knowledge of specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the service users and carers, taking these into account and implementing appropriate action to meet those needs.
* Manage and prioritise own workload as delegated by the Team Leader and/or Service Clinical Manager.
* To accept delegated assessment responsibility to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of the service user and carers (children, young people and families).
* Participate in the delivery of care as prescribed by the qualified practitioner.
Daily Duties
* Reassessment of continence products.
* Undertake under delegation enuresis review clinics.
* Teach and support children, young people, and carers in toilet training.
Other Competencies
* Teach patients/carers with the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
* To evaluate patient progress, reassess and discuss with senior clinicians when appropriate, through feedback discussions, reports and multidisciplinary meetings.
* To identify and resolve issues in relation to medication compliance to ensure patients can self‑medicate and/or carers are able to medicate children and young people safely where appropriate.
* To assist with re‑assessments and ordering of products for patients within an agreed competency framework to ensure the product remains relevant and safe for the patients’ needs and that they are used appropriately.
* To teach and demonstrate the correct use of products and other techniques to optimise the client’s functional ability and independence.
* To contribute to the team/service development (identifying opportunities to improve service delivery to provide best client care in relation to resources available and evidence‑based practice) with the assistance of senior clinicians and team leader.
* To participate in clinical audit and service developments (through regular measurement/data collection, work evaluation using evidence‑based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with other clinicians).
* To ensure quality of care is maintained in line with quality standards, reporting any inconsistencies in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
* To prioritise and effectively manage clinical and other responsibilities.
* To participate fully in the development review (appraisal) process and undertake continuing professional development as required.
* To maintain professional standard of record keeping, which is accurate and current, in line with professional codes, service standards and team specific requirements.
* Record data and evidence of activity as required by the Trust and Local policy.
* To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the role including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
* To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development with agreed timescales.
* To undertake assessment of clinical risk as part of everyday practice, complete risk assessment documentation and seek guidance from senior clinicians where appropriate.
* To build relationships between acute, community and residential care to promote seamless care.
* To liaise closely with the medical, nursing, AHP staff and residential care staff to promote greater understanding.
* To participate in team meetings to ensure effective exchange of information within the interdisciplinary team for best client care/goal planning and coordination of local service delivery.
* To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant manager.
* To adhere to the policies and procedures of BCHC.
* To minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, helping to reduce paper waste, minimising printing/copying, reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.
UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship Requirements
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles and Band 3 Non‑clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, the majority of non‑clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 – 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list are not eligible for sponsorship. All non‑clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 – 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long‑term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, provided they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences and perspectives. We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from under‑represented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under‑represented, BCHC is striving to redress these imbalances. The Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. The Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under‑represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification. The Trust acknowledges that it is under‑represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. The Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working. In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a “Great Place to Work”. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Using Artificial Intelligence
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here.
Benefits of Working for Us
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well‑being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
Qualifications
* Experience of work within the Paediatric Continence and Enuresis service.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, plus any relevant experience.
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