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Job Description

Specialist Nurse (Development Role) – Bladder & Bowel Service

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Band 5 development role, progressing to Band 6 upon completion of competencies)
Service Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 (excluding bank holidays)
Flexible working options available

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Bladder & Bowel team in a structured development role, with the potential to progress to a Band 6 Specialist Nurse post upon successful completion of competencies within 6–12 months.

About the Role

This is a unique development post designed to support a Band 5 nurse with a passion for continence and pelvic health to advance their clinical, leadership, and specialist skills. You’ll be part of a dedicated team offering assessment and treatment to patients experiencing bladder and bowel dysfunction, working in line with established clinical pathways.

The service supports patients registered with a Southampton City GP and delivers Level 2 Specialist Clinics across West Hampshire. Referrals are accepted from healthcare professionals or via self-referral.

As part of your development journey, you will engage in a comprehensive learning programme. Once you have demonstrated sustained competency, your role will transition to a Band 6 Specialist Nurse.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with bladder and bowel conditions.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Work towards developing expertise in continence care and advanced clinical practice.
• Participate in the coordination and delivery of specialist bladder and bowel services.
• Contribute to patient education, staff training, and the promotion of continence care across the Trust.
• Engage in service development initiatives and support quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to provide seamless and holistic care.
• Promote the Trust’s commitment to compassionate, safe, and effective care aligned with the NMC Code.

About the Team

You’ll be joining a passionate and experienced multidisciplinary team that includes Specialist Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, and a Women’s Health Physiotherapist. Together, we support a wide range of continence and pelvic floor needs with a strong focus on patient-centred care.

About You

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration (Adult or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in patient assessment and developing care plans
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel between sites

Desirable:

• Previous experience in continence or bladder/bowel services
• Knowledge of continence products and service delivery
• Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., ENB 998 or Practice Assessor)
• Experience supervising junior staff or students

What We Offer

• A structured development programme with mentorship and supervision
• Opportunities for career progression to Band 6 and beyond
• Access to internal and external training
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

About Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are a newly formed Trust that brings together community, mental health, learning disabilities, and physical health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 staff, we are committed to compassionate, high-quality care and innovation across all settings. Our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – are at the heart of what we do.

We aim to improve patient outcomes through integrated care, collaboration, and a strong focus on inclusivity and continuous learning.

Important Information

• Disclosure & Barring: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the NMC.
• Sponsorship: Skilled worker visa sponsorship will be considered where eligible. Please check the UKVI website for criteria.
• Overseas Applicants: Applicants requiring sponsorship may need to provide police clearance certificates from countries lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance is available here.
• Right to Work: You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Interested? Let’s Talk.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact:
Lesley Bradrick
Lesley.Bradrick@solent.nhs.uk
07789 867700

Join us on our journey to improve lives through compassionate, patient-centred care.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support your application, please contact our recruitment team. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to promoting equality in everything we do.