North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Practitioner / Trainee Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 16 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the friendly, supportive Bladder and Bowel Service for two Band 4 Assistant Practitioners. Candidates will also be considered who are willing to work towards the Assistant Practitioner qualification.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join the team based in Workington Community Hospital and Hill Top Heights in Carlisle.
The right candidate will be expected to undertake L1 bladder and bowel dysfunction work that will include the assessment and treatment of patients. This will require the ability to provide appropriate bladder and bowel dysfunction advice, provision of treatment and the ability to prescribe containment products and/or devices that may support a patient in the management of their bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.
Main duties of the job
The Community Specialist Bladder and Bowel Service is a nurse‑led service providing support to patients across North Cumbria. The team is made up of Specialist Bladder and Bowel Nurses and Assistant Practitioners. They work together to provide patients with a holistic person‑centred assessment alongside the management and/or treatment of their bladder or bowel dysfunction.
Benefits
27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
NHS Discounts
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* GSCE in Maths and English. Grade A to C or 4‑9.
* Willingness to undertake Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or willingness to study and achieve the Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree.
* Care Certificate.
Experience
* Experience of working within a health or social care setting.
* Experience of working in a community setting.
* Previous experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Experience of working within a Therapy team environment.
Knowledge
* Understanding bladder and bowel dysfunction.
* Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses.
* Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
* Appreciation of the roles of other agencies both voluntary and statutory.
* Self‑awareness and appreciation of limitations.
* Knowledge and understanding of moving and handling policies and procedures.
* Understanding and knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and guidelines.
Skills and aptitudes
* Able to undertake work delegated by registered clinician.
* To be able to seek support from registered clinicians as required.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Able to use own initiative.
* Ability to work as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Basic IT skills.
* Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Other Requirements
* Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
* Ability to motivate others.
* Responsible and reliable.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Able to work with minimum supervision.
* Committed to personal development.
* Genuine desire to work with patients within the NHS.
* Able to travel independently of public transport. Must have full UK driving licence and have access to independent transportation.
* Be adaptable to a growing and changing service.
* Ability to work a shift pattern. Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
* Ability to pass on knowledge to other team members.
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.
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