Bladder and Bowel Clinical Team Lead (Nurse or AHP)
The closing date is 31 July 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic clinician to lead the Bladder & Bowel Service in Southampton & Southwest Hampshire.
The service promotes bladder & bowel health, along with supporting all aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction through interventions by specifically trained Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Women's Health Physiotherapist.
The team provides an assessment and treatment service for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, following clinical pathways agreed by Consultants and GPs. The Bladder and Bowel service also assesses and provides continence containment products following the Trust Formulary appropriate to the clinical need of the patient.
As Clinical Team Lead, you will be using compassionate leadership to manage and develop this service to support a knowledgeable, innovative and effective resource, providing evidence-based, patient centred approach, and maintaining high standards of care to improve patient outcomes.
In this role you will be providing expert advice and advanced clinical practice within the field of bladder and bowel dysfunction. You will also be actively engaging in the Trust quality agenda, maintaining a culture of service improvement and ensuring equitable delivery of service.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to:
*Lead, develop & provide a specialist Bladder & Bowel Service in a variety of clinic settings across Southampton and Southwest Hampshire
*Maintain a culture of patient safety & learning, providing an environment which promotes quality, safety and striving to do better
*Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivery
*Provide expert advice and advanced clinical practice within the field of bladder and bowel dysfunction
*Work as a specialist, demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and practice to provide expertise to all healthcare professionals in the management of patients with bladder & bowel dysfunction
*Manage the service budget effectively, being responsible for appropriate allocation of financial resources
*Be responsible for co ordinating the work of the team, influencing clinical decisions & monitoring the quality of patient care provided through utilising and maintaining expert clinical knowledge relevant to field of practice underpinned by theory & experience
*Communicate complex information, support education/training on bladder & bowel services to patients, carers & professionals
*Be professional & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your work including the management of patients in your care
*Operate efficiently & effectively encouraging an environment of re-evaluation and evidence based high quality care within the codes of your professional governing body
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-CSS-8621
Job locations
Bitterne Health Centre
Commercial Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 6BT
Fordingbridge Hospital
Bartons Road
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 1JD
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bitterne Health Centre
Commercial Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 6BT
Employer's website
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