Job summary
- Main area
- Children's Continence CNS
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 389-25-7345475
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Luke’s Hospital
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/09/2025
Employer heading
Children’s Continence Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Closing Date: 17.08.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18.08.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.09.25
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy Children’s Specialist Continence Team. In a band 5-6 development post. The successful applicant will start as a band 5 and have access to a development programme which is expected to last around 18 months for the individual to progress to a band 6
The team provides specialist continence advice, support and continence care to children and young people aged 0-19years. This includes children with complex bowel and bladder complications. Continence issues can be very challenging, but some of the outcomes can be extremely rewarding. If you feel you can help change these families’ lives, then this is the post for you.
The post holder will be required to undertake holistic children’s continence assessments and develop individualised treatment programmes for the child and family.
The Continence Team offer a service from Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00hrs based within the Children’s Community Team office at St Luke’s Hospital.
The candidate will be required to work in both hospital and community settings and deliver nurse led clinics, across the Bradford and Airedale district.
A driving licence and access to a motor vehicle in order to carry out duties is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder with have responsibility for a shared caseload of CYP and will provide and effective and high quality patient focused service that is sensitive to the needs of the CYP and family whilst paying special attention to encouraging independence where appropriate.
Provide representation and active participation on behalf of BTHFT at local, districtwide, regional & national forums as and when required in order to support the further development of our service and raise our profile outside of BTHFT.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their shared caseload (patients/service-users/staff).
Development of new and innovative ways of improving patient experience utilising the resources available.
Measuring performance and outcomes feeding into quarterly quality profile submissions.
Actively engage with programmes of Preparation for Adulthood (PFA).
Although the post-holder has no direct budgetary responsibility they will be expected to assist with the effective use of resources in their clinical area.
Working for our organisation
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN (Child) or RSCN
- Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent. Or an approved supervisor/assessor preparation accreditation.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience,including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs
- Experience of working with children and families with continence issues
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literate – ability to use Word/Excel/ Power-point, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
Desirable criteria
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Catheterisation & bowel management skills
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities with regards to continence Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge of change management processes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Ward
- Job title
- Children's Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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