Band 6 Community Continence Specialist Nurse / Physio

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Community Continence Specialist Nurse/Physio to deliver high-quality continence services across Leeds. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based interventions, support junior staff, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and maintain high standards of care. This role requires autonomous work and access to a vehicle for business purposes. Attractive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or physiotherapist with experience in continence care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based interventions in continence care.
• Support junior staff and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to audits.

Skills

Experience in continence care

Education for healthcare professionals

Collaboration with GPs

Leadership and training

Job description

Band 6 Community Continence Specialist Nurse / Physio

Are you a passionate physiotherapist or nurse with experience in continence care?We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Band 6 clinician to deliver high-quality continence services across Leeds Community.This is a pivotal clinical role where you will provide specialist clinical care to the patients of Leeds. You will work autonomously and as part of a nurse led team to deliver evidence-based interventions and personalised care.

Main duties of the job

The clinician will provide evidence-based interventions including education, lifestyle modification, bladder and bowel retraining, pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation, and biofeedback therapy. This can be in patients homes and also in clinics across the city.Act as a leader, supporting junior staff and student nurses, and promoting best practices in continence care.Deliver and support training for healthcare professionals, carers, and patients.Collaborate with GPs, community nurses, urology, physiotherapy, and other key stakeholders.Participate in audits, service reviews, and policy development to maintain a high standard of care.Maintain accurate records and contribute to data collection for service monitoring and improvement.This is a city-wide service which operates Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached.Please contact details for more about the Job:Contact details - Emma Gaunt (Clinical Lead - CUCS)Seacroft Clinic, Seacroft. Leeds. LS14 [e-mail]07985806141

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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Person Specification

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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.