Job summary
Are you a passionate nurse with experience in continence care? We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Band 6 Nurse to join our specialist Continence Service, delivering high quality care across the Leeds community. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload, supporting adults with a wide range of continence needs in clinic settings, community locations, and patients homes.
You will play a key part in providing specialist assessments, developing personalised management plans, and delivering evidence based interventions that promote independence, dignity, and improved quality of life. Your work will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, as well as autonomous clinical decision making, giving you the chance to develop advanced skills and contribute to service development. You'll also support education for patients, carers, and other professionals, helping to strengthen continence awareness across the system.
This is a city-wide service which operates Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist continence assessments and develop personalised care plans for adults across the Leeds community. You will run nurse led clinics, carry out home visits, and support patients with a wide range of bladder and bowel conditions. You will use your advanced clinical skills to deliver evidence based interventions, advise on treatment options, and promote self management strategies that help patients maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life.
You will manage a varied caseload, making autonomous clinical decisions while working closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.The role includes triaging referrals, prioritising care based on clinical need, and ensuring seamless coordination across community pathways. You will contribute to service improvement, maintain high standards of documentation, and support the development of best practice within the team.
Education is also a key part of the role. You will provide guidance to patients, carers, and other professionals, helping to build confidence and understanding around continence management. Your ability to communicate sensitively, work flexibly, and adapt to the needs of individuals will be essential to delivering high quality, person centred care.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPA0A7F012
Job locations
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS14 6JD
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS14 6JD
Employer's website
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