Full job descriptionAbout the RoleWe are currently recruiting for 3 experienced Band 6 Registered Nurses to join an Adult Bladder & Bowel Service. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled continence and community nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care within a specialist service.
The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting comprehensive bladder and bowel assessments, developing treatment plans, providing patient education, and managing follow-up care. The role requires autonomous working, excellent clinical decision-making skills, and strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities*Conduct face-to-face new patient and follow-up assessments within the Adult Bladder & Bowel Service.
*Complete comprehensive patient assessments and relevant clinical examinations.
*Manage a caseload of:
*New Patient Assessments: 90-minute appointments (up to 5 patients per day)
*Follow-Up Assessments: 60-minute appointments (up to 7 patients per day)
*Complete all clinical documentation accurately using the EMIS patient record system.
*Produce detailed letters and reports for patients and GPs following assessments.
*Request prescriptions through GP correspondence where appropriate.
*Obtain and submit clinical samples as required.
*Make referrals to specialist services and multidisciplinary teams where clinically indicated.
*Complete discharge reports and treatment summaries.
*Deliver patient education, including catheterisation teaching where appropriate.
*Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with current clinical guidelines and best practice.
Essential Requirements*Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
*Significant Band 6 continence/incontinence nursing experience.
*Community nursing experience.
*Demonstrable experience in:
*Bladder scanning
*Catheter management
*Trial Without Catheter (TWOC)
*Bowel management
*Rectal examinations
*Faecal incontinence assessment and management
*Prostate-related conditions
*Sample collection and handling
*Patient education and catheterisation training
*Experience managing complex continence patients independently.
*Strong assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
*Experience using electronic patient record systems, ideally EMIS.
Desirable Experience*Experience working with patients who have neurological conditions, including:
*Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
*Parkinson’s Disease
*Other neurological disorders affecting bladder and bowel function
Reporting & Administrative ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will be required to:
*Complete daily data capture reports.
*Submit a service delivery report for each day worked.
*Produce additional reports relating to:
*DNA (Did Not Attend) appointments
*Urgent patient activity
*Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records.
What We Offer*Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitment.
*Opportunity to work within a specialist Adult Bladder & Bowel Service.
*Structured clinical caseload with dedicated appointment times.
*Autonomous role with support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
*Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and quality of life.
If you are an experienced Band 6 nurse with specialist continence expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality bladder and bowel care, we would welcome your application.