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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Community Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 19 April 2026

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Job summary

We are expanding our continence pathway through a new Continence Enhanced Programme, supporting children and families with Toilet training needs and early intervention strategies.

  • We are looking for colleagues who are:

    • Qualified CCNNs (Band 4)
    • Confident supporting children with sensitive health needs
    • Effective communicators with strong family-focused practice
    • Motivated to work within a preventative public health framework
    • Able to work both independently and within a wider team

      What We Offer

      • Training in continence management and relevant interventions
      • Supportive supervision structures
      • Opportunities for skill development across the Public Health Nursing pathway

Closing- 19th of April 2026

Shortlisting- 21st of April 2026

Interview- 27th & 28th April 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of BDCFT Community Children's Services,contributing to the delivery of the Public Health Nursing offer across 0-5, 5-19 andSpecialist School Nursing services as part of an Enhanced Public Health offer.

Working under the direction and supervision of a band 6 nurse and registered staff,the post holder will support the delivery of a continence service for children andyoung people experiencing bladder and bowel difficulties. This will includeundertaking delegated assessments, implementing agreed care plans, and deliveringevidence-based interventions to support toilet training and continence management.

The post holder will work in partnership with families, schools, early years settingsand partner agencies to promote healthy bladder and bowel habits and supportchildren to achieve age-appropriate independence with toileting.

The role involves identifying when children require additional support and escalatingconcerns appropriately, including signposting or referring to specialist services in linewith agreed protocols and under supervision.

The Community Nursery Nurse will be responsible for carrying out appropriatelydelegated duties, working within clearly defined parameters, and contributing to theoverall effectiveness of the service.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-7885822

Job locations

New Mill

Oakworth Road

saltaire

BD18 3LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Child Care and education (CACHE)
  • NNEB BTEC Diploma in early years or NVQ level 3 early years care and education (City and Guilds, EDEXCEL, OU)

Desirable

  • Experience in relevant field or equivalent professional experience working within continence services

General

Essential

  • Driving Licence with access to a car for work purposes.

Desirable

  • Community experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Child Care and education (CACHE)
  • NNEB BTEC Diploma in early years or NVQ level 3 early years care and education (City and Guilds, EDEXCEL, OU)

Desirable

  • Experience in relevant field or equivalent professional experience working within continence services

General

Essential

  • Driving Licence with access to a car for work purposes.

Desirable

  • Community experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Oakworth Road

saltaire

BD18 3LD


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Oakworth Road

saltaire

BD18 3LD


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader for School Nursing

Helen Whitaker

helen.whitaker@bdct.nhs.uk

07881897739

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-7885822

Job locations

New Mill

Oakworth Road

saltaire

BD18 3LD


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