Clinical Nurse Specialist - Children's Continence Nurse

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Children's Nurse within the North Derbyshire Children's Community Continence Service. The role focuses on providing specialized clinical support to assist children and young people in achieving their continence potential, requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant post-registration experience.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to conduct nurse-led clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical support for children and young people.
• Work independently with guidance from a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote health, education, and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

First level Registered Children's Nurse

Post-registration/graduate diploma

Qualification for supervising, teaching, and assessing students

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the North Derbyshire Children's Community Continence Service. We are a small, friendly team and the lead provider for the Countywide Continence Service supporting children and young people aged 4-19 years in the community to achieve their continence potential.

We are seeking a registered Children's Nurse with a passion for continence care and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with incontinence needs.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively. This is a part-time position for 4 days a week. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed qualifications, skills, and experience requirements.

Main duties of the job

This role involves providing specialist clinical support to help children and young people reach their continence potential within community clinics across North Derbyshire. It requires working independently with guidance from a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and collaborating with agencies to promote health, education, and wellbeing.

See the attached Job description for detailed responsibilities.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well-regarded provider serving a population of approximately 441,000 across various districts. The Trust employs around 3,800 staff, maintains good financial health, and was rated "Good" by the CQC.

We are dedicated to working with partners in health and social care to ensure long-term sustainability and high-quality patient care.

Details

Date posted: 05 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 166-FC-7194750

Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Job description

Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities and criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training (Essential):

• First level Registered Children's Nurse
• Post-registration/graduate diploma or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced practice
• Qualification for supervising, teaching, and assessing students

Desirable:

• Children's Nurse
• Advanced communication course
• CPD relevant to specialist care
• Leadership training/qualification/experience
• Non-Medical prescribing
• Communication skills training

Experience (Essential):

• At least two years of relevant post-registration experience
• Experience working with children and young people
• Ability to conduct nurse-led clinics
• Facilitate and support learning
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/peer review
• Management and leadership experience

Desirable:

• Community experience with CYP
• Experience leading change projects
• Experience caring for children with complex bowel and bladder conditions

Skills and Knowledge (Essential):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Audit and quality improvement experience
• CPD evidence
• IT proficiency
• Good record keeping
• Knowledge of guidelines
• Clinical skill development

Desirable:

• Advanced communication skills
• Deputising experience
• Research and presentation skills
• Risk management awareness

Personal Attributes (Essential):

• Initiative and autonomous working
• Positive, self-motivated attitude
• Full driving license and own transport (or suitable alternative)

Trust Values (Essential):

• Proud to CARE (Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement)

Additional notes include requirements for DBS check, UK registration, and sponsorship considerations, detailed in the attachments.