Job summary
We are currently seeking a dynamic and creative nurse with a special interest in Continence, Bladder and Bowel nursing to join our friendly community Bladder and Bowel team to manage a designated caseload of patients which includes Bladder & Bowel Annual Reassessment Clinics, Residential Care and supported care living patients and individual home visits across the South Manchester community.
The candidate will be an autonomous skilled practitioner who will be implementing treatment based on expert clinical practice for people with continence issues and assist other health care professionals providing care in a range of settings. You will need to be confident in delivering education to patients, families, care staff & other professionals and ideally have some experience of continence, urology or colorectal nursing.
You must hold a current UK driving license and have full-time access to licenced road safe vehicle to be able to work flexibly and travel across the South Manchester locality.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will provide specialist clinical advice, support, assessment and interpretation of information to deliver best practice bladder and bowel care, treatment, and management in line with Trust Policies and Procedures, National Guidelines, NICE and NMC Code of Conduct.
The candidate will provide high quality best practice specialist bladder and bowel care, to support and give advice to patients with persistent continence problems and develop specialist care packages, working with patients, families, and carers.
The candidate will promote effective management and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction by providing an educational and advisory service for adult patients and others caring for patients with continence problems including, the elderly, reasonable adjustments e.g., learning difficulties, mental health problems and long-term degenerative conditions.
You will work within and across professional and organisational boundaries, liaising with GPs, other healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to support the delivery of integrated, individualised, and expert bladder and bowel care to a high standard.
The candidate will aim to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate safe early discharge from hospital, supporting a culture of continuous high quality improvement.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Role specific skills, e.g., urinary catheterisation, bladder scanning
- Full current UK driving license and full-time access to licenced road safe vehicle
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local strategic direction/frameworks related to Bladder and Bowel Care
- Demonstrate an interest to work within the specialist area of Bladder and Bowel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at Band 5 with relevant community or bladder and bowel experience
- Evidence of continuous education and professional development
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of nursing experience related to bladder and/or bowel care
- Experience in the supervision/ support of a junior team member/student
- Teaching skills, evidence of delivering or supporting education
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN- Level 1 Adult with valid NMC PIN Number
Desirable
- Other relevant post graduate related course e.g., bladder and bowel, continence/ urology/ colorectal course
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber [V100/V150]
- Healthcare related degree
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Role specific skills, e.g., urinary catheterisation, bladder scanning
- Full current UK driving license and full-time access to licenced road safe vehicle
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local strategic direction/frameworks related to Bladder and Bowel Care
- Demonstrate an interest to work within the specialist area of Bladder and Bowel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at Band 5 with relevant community or bladder and bowel experience
- Evidence of continuous education and professional development
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of nursing experience related to bladder and/or bowel care
- Experience in the supervision/ support of a junior team member/student
- Teaching skills, evidence of delivering or supporting education
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN- Level 1 Adult with valid NMC PIN Number
Desirable
- Other relevant post graduate related course e.g., bladder and bowel, continence/ urology/ colorectal course
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber [V100/V150]
- Healthcare related degree
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.
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.
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).
