Overview
We are delighted to offer this opportunity within Community Specialist Services for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker within the Bladder and Bowel Service (BABS) in Fife. BABS provides advice and guidance, continence training, and support for health care professionals, patients, and caregivers throughout Fife.
Responsibilities
* Assist patients, families/carers, and health care professionals in the Bladder and Bowel service, including care and nursing homes, community nurse teams, and some ward settings under the supervision of a registered nurse.
* Provide support in clinics offering advice and guidance to patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, post prostatectomy, and intermittent catheterisation.
* Help assess and support patients with bladder and bowel care and health promotion.
Qualifications
* Experience in bladder and bowel assessments and catheter care.
* Excellent Communication Skills.
* Interest in bladder and bowel care and health promotion.
Application Guidelines
In applying for this role, you should obtain support from your current line manager if you wish to apply for a secondment. Please refer to the detailed job description for further role expectations.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries: contact Candice Ross, Team Lead, on 01592 869924 or email Candice.ross2@nhs.scot.
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Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for a truly representative workforce where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. We offer flexible working, family‑friendly policies, and fully support disabled candidates, long‑term conditions or neurodivergent applicants by making reasonable adjustments.
Right to Work
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants must confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National, please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK and the expiry date of your leave to remain on your application form.
Workplace Sponsorship
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