Urology & Colorectal Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Specialist Nurse for the Children's Continence Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's health by providing tailored care for bladder and bowel dysfunction. As part of a supportive team, you will manage your own caseload, develop care plans, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary services. With a commitment to high-quality care and inclusivity, this position is ideal for those eager to contribute to community health while enjoying the benefits of NHS employment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Discounts

Supportive Workplace

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing own caseload with children and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality community care for young people with bladder and bowel difficulties.
• Create individualized care plans in collaboration with families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Caseload Management

Holistic Care

Continence Care

Team Collaboration

Teaching Skills

IT Skills

Education

RN Registered Nurse (Child Branch)

Continence Care Training

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Dipstick Urinalysis

Job description

Job summary

SPECIALIST NURSE

CHILDRENS CONTINENCE SERVICE

We are looking for a motivated individual with an enthusiasm for childrens continence promotion to join our friendly team for a fixed term position.

This is an opportunity to develop skills in care planning for children with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction. This role requires autonomy of caseload management but you will be supported by a wider team that looks after adults with similar conditions.

The successful applicant will work across a clinic and office setting. A mixture of meeting with families to assess the needs of children and young people face-to-face with additional time to complete virtual follow-ups and caseload management responsibilities.

You will need good communication skills with both patients and colleagues to liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary services to provide the holistic care and effective management of continence.

Experience in the continence specialism is desirable but training can be provided to support your development.

This is a fixed term post and is for 15 hours per week for 1 year. The usual working hours are 8.30-4.30, 2 days per week and will be within Monday Friday, excluding bank holidays.

You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.

Interview date: 22/05/2025.

Main duties of the job

To ensure high quality community care young people aged 4-19 years who experience bladder and/or bowel difficulties including soiling and/or day and night time wetting.

Provide a Nurse-led children's continence service that meets the needs of children and their families indirectly or directly.

To improve outcomes for children and young people experiencing bladder and bowel difficulties.

Identify opportunities to empower parent/carers and their child in the management of their continence needs.

To undertake holistic continence assessments of children/young people affected by bladder and /or bowel conditions in line with national and local guidelines, policies, procedures and pathways.

Create care plans alongside children and their families which are carefully adapted to the individualised needs of the child/young person in order to successfully support the management of their continence difficulties according to the child/young persons goals for therapy, promoting continence wherever possible.

Work alongside the Urology and Colorectal Service Lead to support the shaping and management of the home delivery service and ensure a patient-focused service is delivered in line with quality indicators.

About us

At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and various staff discounts.

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients.

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today

We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year inclusive of 15% HCA, pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9811-25-0041

Job locations

Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road

Surbiton

KT5 9AL

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attachment under the supporting documents.

This is a fixed term post and is for 15 hours per week. The usual working hours are 8.30-4.30, 2 days per week and will be within Monday Friday, excluding bank holidays.

You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.

We encourage you to discuss your flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

Recruitment process

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attachment under the supporting documents.

This is a fixed term post and is for 15 hours per week. The usual working hours are 8.30-4.30, 2 days per week and will be within Monday Friday, excluding bank holidays.

You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.

We encourage you to discuss your flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process. While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

Recruitment process

Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RN Registered Nurse (Child Branch)
• Evidence of continuing personal and Professional development.
• Continence Care Training

Desirable

• Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - NMC Registered.

Experience Essential

• Knowledge and experience of managing own caseload
• Working with school aged children and families.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of facilitating/mentoring nursing students
• Teaching

Desirable

• Community nursing experience
• Health promotion / Continence care health promotion and management

Skills and abilities Essential

• Able to communicate accurately and clearly both verbally and in writing
• Able to work without supervision
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, negotiating and communication with members, service users and partner organisations.
• Confidence to contribute at meetings
• Ability to adapt to change within the working environment
• Reflective practitioner
• Teaching skills
• IT skills
• Dipstick Urinalysis
• Bladder and bowel anatomy and physiology knowledge

Desirable

• Physical assessment and clinical reasoning
• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Policy and guideline writing skills
• Audit skills
• Knowledge of Pelvic floor exercises
• Bladder and bowel pharmacology knowledge

Any other factors Essential

• Full DBS disclosure

Desirable

• Car Driver and use of car

Personal Qualities Essential

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic about Childrens bladder and bowel health with a high standard of personal performance.
• Effective Team player
• Effective communicator

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Scope of Professional practice and Accountability and PREP
• Factors affecting the health and well-being of children and young people.
• Knowledge of Childrens services
• The knowledge and skills to manage children with bladder and bowel dysfunction, constipation, faecal soiling and day and night urinary wetting.
• Knowledge of relevant NICE and DOH guidelines documents
• Ability to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safeguarding children.
• Evidence of reflective nursing practice
• Awareness of current NHS policy and implications for practice
• Knowledge of the value of clinical supervision
• Basic knowledge on pharmacological effects on the bladder and bowel

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RN Registered Nurse (Child Branch)
• Evidence of continuing personal and Professional development.
• Continence Care Training

Desirable

• Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - NMC Registered.

Experience Essential

• Knowledge and experience of managing own caseload
• Working with school aged children and families.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of facilitating/mentoring nursing students
• Teaching

Desirable

• Community nursing experience
• Health promotion / Continence care health promotion and management

Skills and abilities Essential

• Able to communicate accurately and clearly both verbally and in writing
• Able to work without supervision
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, negotiating and communication with members, service users and partner organisations.
• Confidence to contribute at meetings
• Ability to adapt to change within the working environment
• Reflective practitioner
• Teaching skills
• IT skills
• Dipstick Urinalysis
• Bladder and bowel anatomy and physiology knowledge

Desirable

• Physical assessment and clinical reasoning
• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Policy and guideline writing skills
• Audit skills
• Knowledge of Pelvic floor exercises
• Bladder and bowel pharmacology knowledge

Any other factors Essential

• Full DBS disclosure

Desirable

• Car Driver and use of car

Personal Qualities Essential

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic about Childrens bladder and bowel health with a high standard of personal performance.
• Effective Team player
• Effective communicator

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Scope of Professional practice and Accountability and PREP
• Factors affecting the health and well-being of children and young people.
• Knowledge of Childrens services
• The knowledge and skills to manage children with bladder and bowel dysfunction, constipation, faecal soiling and day and night urinary wetting.
• Knowledge of relevant NICE and DOH guidelines documents
• Ability to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safeguarding children.
• Evidence of reflective nursing practice
• Awareness of current NHS policy and implications for practice
• Knowledge of the value of clinical supervision
• Basic knowledge on pharmacological effects on the bladder and bowel

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Your Healthcare CIC

Address

Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road

Surbiton

KT5 9AL

Employer's website

http://www.yourhealthcare.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Your Healthcare CIC

Address

Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road

Surbiton

KT5 9AL

Employer's website

http://www.yourhealthcare.org (Opens in a new tab)