Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse - Community

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a motivated Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse to join their Bladder and Bowel Team. The role focuses on developing sustainable continence care and includes responsibilities like leading service improvement, training education, and promoting best practices. Ideal candidates should hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN and possess excellent leadership and decision-making skills. This position offers a supportive work environment that encourages professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on services and experiences

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN.
• Experience in specialist continence care is a plus.
• Motivated and forward-thinking professional.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader and provide leadership cover.
• Deliver training across various settings.
• Promote evidence-based practices and sustainability.

Skills

Specialist continence nursing skills

Excellent leadership qualities

Confident decision-making

Ability to deliver training

Service improvement and innovation

Team collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Education

Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you have a passion for bladder and bowel nursing? If so, please read on to find out more about this opportunity to join our friendly team.

Are you a broad thinker with the confidence to drive change and implement evidence‑based initiatives? We are looking for an experienced band 5 or band 6 nurse who is a motivated and forward‑thinking individual to join our Bladder and Bowel Team within the York & Selby locality.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable continence care, with a focus on prevention and reduction of product use, and consideration of environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Specialist continence nursing skills and experience (or willingness to develop these skills)
• Excellent leadership qualities and confident decision‑making
• Passionate about delivering training and education
• Enthusiastic about service improvement and innovation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
• Holder of a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use (essential due to travel requirements across the locality)
• Support the Team Leader and provide leadership cover in their absence
• Deliver training and education across Community, Inpatient Units, and Care Homes
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Educators in both Community and Acute settings
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives
• Promote evidence‑based practice and sustainability in continence care

Requirements

The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting. Inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed.

This role is open to Band 5 or Band 6 registered nurses.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous benefits on retirement, plus a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) for positions where relocation is expected
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7 through the Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Contact

Stefanie Barnish – B&B Team Leader

Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Values and Inclusion

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.

Additional Information

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd