Continence Nurse - Band 6

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East London NHS Foundation Trust Continence Nurse - Band 6

The closing date is 29 November 2026

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Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist knowledge and skills in bladder and bowel care within a supportive and forward-thinking community service. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, and ensure patients receive an efficient and compassionate service.

You will manage your own complex caseload, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in service development, education delivery, health promotion and innovative projects that enhance patient experience, clinical outcomes and cost-effective prescribing across the local health economy.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated practitioner who has the confidence to support, coach and develop colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care. You will act as a clinical resource across primary and secondary care, influencing practice and promoting best evidence-based approaches.

Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and time management skills are essential. You will need a flexible approach to meet the evolving needs of the service, alongside the drive and enthusiasm to contribute to ongoing quality improvement and service development.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist knowledge to patients, carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Manage a caseload of patients with bladder and bowel problems.
• Keep up-to-date with specialist training.
• Work with service lead to improve patient pathways.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the service and patient experience.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

363-CHN8285077

Job locations

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Road

Forest Gate

E7 8QP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with complex continence problems.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment plans to patients with bladder and bowel problems.
• Support patients and carers to promote continence.
• Provide telephone support for those requesting advice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with complex continence problems.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment plans to patients with bladder and bowel problems.
• Support patients and carers to promote continence.
• Provide telephone support for those requesting advice.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration qualification in relevant field
• Evidence of mentorship training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of assessing patients with bladder and bowel problems

Desirable

• Experience working within a urology / continence service
• Experience of independently managing a caseload
• Experience of delivering health promotion
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of service performance and outcomes

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to use sound clinical judgement to solve complex situations in relation to continence issues
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate evidence based continence care following a needs- based assessment
• Able to take responsibility of own direct learning and continuous professional development
• Ability to motivate self and staff through leadership skill, prioritise personal objective, meet targets and deadlines
• Ability to interpret test results and plan treatment programmes accordingly.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration qualification in relevant field
• Evidence of mentorship training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of assessing patients with bladder and bowel problems

Desirable

• Experience working within a urology / continence service
• Experience of independently managing a caseload
• Experience of delivering health promotion
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of service performance and outcomes

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to use sound clinical judgement to solve complex situations in relation to continence issues
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate evidence based continence care following a needs- based assessment
• Able to take responsibility of own direct learning and continuous professional development
• Ability to motivate self and staff through leadership skill, prioritise personal objective, meet targets and deadlines
• Ability to interpret test results and plan treatment programmes accordingly.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Road

Forest Gate

E7 8QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Road

Forest Gate

E7 8QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Selina Fifield

[email protected]

02084752012

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

363-CHN8285077

Job locations

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Road

Forest Gate

E7 8QP

United Kingdom

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