Specialist Paediatric Continence Nurse

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Continence Nurse to manage a caseload of children aged 2-19 with bowel and bladder conditions. The role requires a Registered Nurse with NMC registration and experience working with children. Key responsibilities include triaging referrals, developing management plans, and providing nursing support. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Child / General Level 1 or 2).
• Non Medical Prescribing qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Clinical skills/examination qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Experience of working at higher clinical levels.
• Experience of working at band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the children's continence caseload.
• Triaging referrals and developing management plans.
• Provide specialist nursing support and education.
• Work independently and as part of the wider team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills/examination qualification

Experience working with children

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Non Medical Prescribing qualification

Training in children's bowel and bladder conditions

Job description

Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Paediatric Continence Nurse

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Are you interested in working in a motivated, forward thinking, family friendly team?

If so, an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist continence nurse within Salford Children's community services has become available.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the management of the childrens continence caseload which comprises of children aged 2-19 years with a diagnosis of constipation and/or enuresis. The post holder will work closely with the lead consultant who has clinical oversight for the continence caseload and the nursing staff within childrens outpatients who support continence clinics.

The post holder will be responsible for the triaging of referrals in accordance with the continence pathway. They will undertake an initial assessments and develop management plans for children meeting continence caseload criteria. They will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that continence caseload, referring to specialist tertiary services where necessary. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, ensuring safe and timely discharges and the setting of standards within the Children's Continence Team.

The post holder will work independently and as part of the wider team, supporting the nursing team within childrens outpatients who support the childrens continence clinics.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Child / General Level 1 or 2)
• Non Medical Prescribing qualification (or working towards/willingness to complete)
• Clinical skills/ examination qualification (or working towards/willingness to complete.)
• Training in childrens bowel and bladder conditions and management.
• Post registration experience working with children with continence issues
• Experience of working at higher clinical levels as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Experience of working at band 6 level.
• Experience of community nursing

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust