About the Role

We are currently recruiting for 3 experienced Band 6 Registered Nurses to join an Adult Bladder & Bowel Service. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled continence and community nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care within a specialist service.

The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting comprehensive bladder and bowel assessments, developing treatment plans, providing patient education, and managing follow-up care. The role requires autonomous working, excellent clinical decision-making skills, and strong documentation and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face new patient and follow-up assessments within the Adult Bladder & Bowel Service.
Complete comprehensive patient assessments and relevant clinical examinations.
Manage a caseload of:
New Patient Assessments: 90-minute appointments (up to 5 patients per day)
Follow-Up Assessments: 60-minute appointments (up to 7 patients per day)
Complete all clinical documentation accurately using the EMIS patient record system.
Produce detailed letters and reports for patients and GPs following assessments.
Request prescriptions through GP correspondence where appropriate.
Obtain and submit clinical samples as required.
Make referrals to specialist services and multidisciplinary teams where clinically indicated.
Complete discharge reports and treatment summaries.
Deliver patient education, including catheterisation teaching where appropriate.
Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with current clinical guidelines and best practice.

Essential Requirements

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Significant Band 6 continence/incontinence nursing experience.
Community nursing experience.
Demonstrable experience in:
Bladder scanning
Catheter management
Trial Without Catheter (TWOC)
Bowel management
Rectal examinations
Faecal incontinence assessment and management
Prostate-related conditions
Sample collection and handling
Patient education and catheterisation training
Experience managing complex continence patients independently.
Strong assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
Experience using electronic patient record systems, ideally EMIS.

Desirable Experience

Experience working with patients who have neurological conditions, including:
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's Disease
Other neurological disorders affecting bladder and bowel function

Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be required to:

Complete daily data capture reports.
Submit a service delivery report for each day worked.
Produce additional reports relating to:
DNA (Did Not Attend) appointments
Urgent patient activity
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records.

What We Offer

Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitment.
Opportunity to work within a specialist Adult Bladder & Bowel Service.
Structured clinical caseload with dedicated appointment times.
Autonomous role with support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and quality of life.

If you are an experienced Band 6 nurse with specialist continence expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality bladder and bowel care, we would welcome your application.