Specialist Paediatric Continence Nurse | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Continence Nurse to manage a caseload of children aged 2-19 with continence issues. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and collaborating with consultants and the nursing team in continence clinics. The role offers flexibility, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and wellness initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in pediatric continence care and a commitment to high standards of service.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Wellness activities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of children aged 2-19 with continence issues.
• Ability to develop management plans and conduct initial assessments.
• Knowledge of continence care procedures and education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the continence caseload for children with specific diagnoses.
• Triaging referrals according to the continence pathway.
• Support nursing staff in continence clinics.

Job description

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.

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.

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,appreciateandinspire– 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.

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

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025