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Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Continence Service Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 19 September 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated clinician who thrives on making a difference to peoples lives. Youll bring compassion, expertise, and a collaborative approach to support individuals with bladder, bowel and stoma needs, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Deliver specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans that put patients at the heart of their care.

Work closely with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide holistic and joined-up support.

Drive innovation and service improvements through evidence-based practice and continuous learning.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

27864

Job locations

Eye

Eye

IP23 7DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Youll join our Continence Service within the GP Federation. We are a not-for-profit, community interest company and our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk, including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as Urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk. 

Is it for me? We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role. 

Are you...

  • Empathetic, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care?
  • Experienced in bladder, bowel or stoma care or willing to undertake the required training?
  • Eager to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to developing an innovative, patient-focused service?

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Youll join our Continence Service within the GP Federation. We are a not-for-profit, community interest company and our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk, including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as Urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk. 

Is it for me? We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role. 

Are you...

  • Empathetic, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care?
  • Experienced in bladder, bowel or stoma care or willing to undertake the required training?
  • Eager to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to developing an innovative, patient-focused service?

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street. 

Person Specification

See attached Person Specification

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Standard or equivalent
  • healthcare experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a continence service
Person Specification

See attached Person Specification

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Standard or equivalent
  • healthcare experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a continence service

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

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Eye

Eye

IP23 7DD


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Eye

Eye

IP23 7DD


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

hr@suffolkfed.org.uk

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

27864

Job locations

Eye

Eye

IP23 7DD


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