Associate Nurse/Assistant Practitioner Bladder and Bowel Team

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for Assistant Practitioners or Nursing Associates to join their Community Services and Bladder and Bowel Team. This role involves working in clinics, homes, and care facilities, providing holistic, patient-centred care and undertaking nursing duties as directed. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. Apply by Jan 1, 2026 for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Must be an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate regulated by the NMC Code.
• Ability to provide person-centred care.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform unsupervised delegated nursing duties.
• Support the continence team in providing care.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Holistic care

Education

Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate qualification

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust for Assistant Practitioners or Nursing Associates to work within Community Services and the Bladder and Bowel Team across North Lincs. You will work in clinics, patients' homes, care homes and training events.

Responsibilities

• Unsupervised delegated nursing duties as defined by the specialist nurses in the continence team.
• Effective member of the continence team, developing and maintaining effective communication channels with other professionals and agencies.
• Provide holistic and person‑centred care and support for people in your care.
• Participate in audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and support HCAs, Trainee Nursing Associates and Pre‑registration nurses.
• Continue to develop through further skills based on NMC (2018) guidelines and the development of the Nursing Associate role.

Qualifications / Competencies

• Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate with the required scope of practice governed by the NMC Code (2018) and NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018).
• Caring, professional, calm under pressure, able to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective communication channels with other professionals and agencies.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.