Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) Advisor

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Southampton is seeking an ISC Advisor Nurse to educate patients on self-catheterisation and support individuals with indwelling catheters. The role demands knowledge of continence care and clinical decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a Nursing degree and be NMC registered, contributing to high-quality patient care in a collaborative and compassionate environment. Offering a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580, pro rata for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse with a valid license.
• Experience in clinical supervision and reflection.
• Understanding of governance and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients how to perform Intermittent Self-Catheterisation.
• Provide evidence-based education and advice to patients.
• Support patients living with indwelling urinary catheters.

Skills

Knowledge of continence

Decision making

Patient education

Empathy

Education

Nursing Degree

Teaching Certificate

Job description

Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) Advisor

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are looking for a Nurse to join our team as Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) Advisor.

The CUSP Community Nurse ISC Advisor will be responsible for teaching patients how to perform Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC), providing evidence‑based education and advice to patients and their carers. The post holder will also provide advice and support to patients living with indwelling urinary catheters and will deputise in the absence of the Band 7 Nurse.

The role requires knowledge of continence and decision making in relation to urinary catheterisation and being able to identify those patients at risk of requiring medical intervention. Specific knowledge would be advantageous however training will be given for the right candidate.

The postholder will be accountable for clinical decision making in relation to catheterisation, associated care for both indwelling and intermittent catheter techniques and procedures and best practice, whilst utilising SHFT CUSAP formulary.

Alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialists, the postholder will support the team and its development working within relevant NMC, DOH, RCN and NICE guidance.

Main duties of the job

• To work collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team and other health professionals, organisations and agencies, coordinating care in order to improve standards for patients.
• To implement and deliver knowledge, underpinned by relevant theory, qualifications, and experience.
• To work autonomously as a nurse advisor following SHFT CUSAP formularies and supporting patients as appropriate.
• To treat others with empathy, dignity and respect, particularly in complex and sensitive situations.
• To include patients and carers in discussions relating to their care plans and their responsibilities within their care.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high‑quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone – if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team – detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse
• Nursing Degree and teaching certificate.

Experience

• Knowledge of National agendas and of the broader clinical/strategic issues.
• Experience and knowledge of the principles of clinical supervision and reflection, Understanding of governance. Awareness of clinical audit and relationship to research.

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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata