Staff Nurse Continence team
The closing date is 26 January 2026
Job summary
Staff nurse to support the Specialist Community continence team and Community Nursing Teams to perform continence assessments in community residential homes, patients own homes and reassess patients when requirements change. They will provide education and signpost patients and carers to manage their needs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
To undertake the provision of high standards of assessment and nursing care in relation to the Continence Team
To plan, implement and evaluate episodes of care.
To plan and organise workload and delegate to other staff when necessary.
To undertake nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment appropriately.
To undertake generic assessments on behalf of the team
To contribute towards the development of joint protocols, record keeping and information systems within the requirements of national and professional standards.
To provide clinical advice, training and support to staff.
To ensure high standards of service to the client group, their relatives and carers.
To offer advice and training on areas of your expertise and make recommendations where appropriate, internally and externally.
To keep up to date records of intervention, in line with professional and trust policy.
To liaise with other professionals and agencies in the best interest of the patients.
To be proficient in the use of the technical and ordinary equipment required for the fulfilment of you role.
To ensure personal compliance with the NMC requirements for professional registration and practice.
To contribute to achieving Trust standards including clinical governance and other agreed quality standards within the Integrated Care Team and monitor compliance through audit as required.
To act as an advocate for patients and their carers.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
13 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3509R-A
Job locations
Knaresborough Road Health center Harrogate
Knaresborough road
Harrogate
HG2 7LU
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Knaresborough Road Health center Harrogate
Knaresborough road
Harrogate
HG2 7LU
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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