Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 02 April 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced and passionate nurse with a strong background in continence care?

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Band 7 Continence Nurse Specialist to lead and develop high-quality continence services across Leeds Community. This is a pivotal role where you will provide expert clinical care, drive service improvements, and support education for staff and patients alike. You will work autonomously and as part of a nurse led team to deliver evidence-based interventions and personalised care

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management plans for adult patients with complex continence needs in the community setting.

  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of continence services across Leeds community.
  • Act as a leader, supporting junior staff and student nurses, and promoting best practices in continence care.
  • Deliver and support training for healthcare professionals, carers, and patients.
  • Collaborate with GPs, community nurses, urology, physiotherapy, and other key stakeholders.
  • Participate in audits, service reviews, and policy development to maintain a high standard of care.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to data collection for service monitoring and improvement.

This is a city-wide service which operates Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

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

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPB05FBE5A

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS14 6JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

  • Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS14 6JD


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS14 6JD


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Emma Gaunt

emma.gaunt@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPB05FBE5A

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS14 6JD


Supporting documents

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