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Job summary

Main area
Community Staff Nurse
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Ends 31 March 2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
453-26-7886073
Employer
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
New Mill
Town
saltaire
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
27/04/2026

Employer heading

NHS

Community Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

Job overview

About the Role

We are expanding our continence pathway through a new Continence Enhanced Programme, supporting children and families with Toilet training needs and early intervention strategies.

 

Closing-  19th of April 2026

Shortlisting- 21st of April 2026

Interview- 27th & 28th April 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of BDCFT Children’s Services incorporating Public Health Nursing: service 0-5, 5-19 offer and Specialist School Nursing to deliver and enhanced public health offer.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of continence assessment, advice and support for children and young people experiencing bladder and bowel difficulties.

Working as a registered nurse within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess needs, develop, implement and evaluate care plans, and provide evidencebased interventions to support toilet training and continence management, working within their scope of competence.

The role involves working collaboratively with families, schools, early years settings and partner agencies to promote healthy bladder and bowel habits and support children and young people to achieve independence with toileting.

The post holder will provide support and guidance to junior staff, students and support workers as appropriate, contributing to a positive learning environment and maintaining high standards of care.

The post holder will identify children who require additional support and will make appropriate referrals to specialist services, working within agreed pathways and seeking guidance where required.

Working for our organisation

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

 

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. 

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse Current NMC Registration
  • Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship qualification – ENB 998 or

General

Essential criteria
  • Current valid driving license, with access to own vehicle
Desirable criteria
  • 1 year’s post qualification experience

General

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding children & adults
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with Children and Young People to promote Toilet Training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badge

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Whitaker
Job title
Team Leader for School Nursing
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07881897739
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