Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bladder & Bowel team. The candidate should have an interest in uro-gynaecology, urology, gastroenterology and neurological conditions.
You will be given the opportunity to develop your clinical skills to an advanced level to progress your career.
You will be working independently and autonomously throughout East & North Herts and managing of your own caseload of complex patients.
Part of the role will include supporting our Community Teams with complex patient care and liaising with GP's and secondary care to progress appropriate treatment management.
*Proposed interview date: 12-Nov-2025*
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist nursing knowledge and expertise to service users, carers, and other healthcare professionals in regard to the identification, assessment, management and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction within a community setting in East & north Hertfordshire.
To provide consultations in clinics, patient's homes and residential homes.
To plan and participate in the delivery of on-going evidence-based education programmes and information packages to intermediate care professionals and to work closely with intermediate care teams and primary care to provide expertise for complex patients.
Secondary care
To work autonomously within the multidisciplinary setting across Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Services and liaise with primary and secondary care
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Adult Nursing BSc
Essential
- Relevant experience in generalist or specialist nursing role
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving license
- Access to a car to use with business insurance
- To be computer and IT literate
- Be able to priorities task and respond appropriately to changing requirements
Desirable
- Experience in bladder and bowel dysfunction, urology or gynaecology and catheter care
- Function well within a team
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Be adept at problem solving
Person Specification
Adult Nursing BSc
Essential
- Relevant experience in generalist or specialist nursing role
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving license
- Access to a car to use with business insurance
- To be computer and IT literate
- Be able to priorities task and respond appropriately to changing requirements
Desirable
- Experience in bladder and bowel dysfunction, urology or gynaecology and catheter care
- Function well within a team
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Be adept at problem solving
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).
