Community Continence Assessor (HCA) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	03 June 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£27,106 - £28,850 per annum, pro rata (Incl. of HCAS)
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	03 July 2026
Location:	Maidenhead, SL6 6DU
Company:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	8056447/371-CHS1235-B

Summary

Community Continence Assessor – Part Time (22.5 Hours per Week)


Based at St Mark's Hospital and King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, we are looking for a compassionate and motivated Community Continence Assessor to join our community nursing team.


This rewarding role involves visiting patients in their own homes who are unable to attend clinic appointments. You will carry out continence assessments, undertake abdominal examinations, identify continence-related issues, complete relevant documentation including fluid input and output records, and recommend appropriate continence products to support patients' individual needs.


The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, and demonstrate a patient-centred approach to care. You will work closely with patients and colleagues to ensure high-quality assessment and support is provided.


A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as regular travel to patients' homes is required and some locations are not accessible by public transport. GCSEs in English and Maths are also required.


This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week with no weekend working, offering an excellent work-life balance within a supportive community nursing team.


If you are passionate about working in the community and enjoy making a difference, we would love to hear from you!




• Assist the District Nursing Sister in achieving a high standard of care that promotes the health and wellbeing of patients in their own home.

• Prioritise workload appropriately with due regards to the requirements of patients/ carers and the District Nursing Teams.

• Be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock and continence equipment.

• Work as a member of the District Nursing Team, contributing to the overall work of the team within the boundaries of their role and attend meetings as required.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites.

The “must haves” for this role:

1. Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes

1. A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homes

1. Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of these role


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.  


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.  


We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.   


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Helen Harrel Team Lead on 07816 603496 or email: Helen.Harrel@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.  


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 



This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jun 2026

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