About this role
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and experienced Bladder and Bowel Nurse? Or a nurse with experience assessing and treating patients with bladder, bowel or pelvic floor dysfunction? Are you passionate about improving patients' quality of life through specialist bladder, bowel and pelvic health care? Do you want the opportunity to help shape and develop bladder and bowel services for patients across Medway? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team!!
MCH are looking for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Bladder and Bowel Nurse to join our friendly specialist bladder and bowel team.
This exciting opportunity working with adults experiencing bladder and bowel dysfunction has arisen and we have funding for a part time Band 6 nurse to support patients across community settings within Medway.
The role involves providing specialist assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing management for patients with bladder and bowel conditions, supporting individuals to improve their quality of life and maintain independence. The service covers patients in community clinics, care homes, and their own homes, working closely with the wider locality team. The post holder will also play a key role in supporting catheter clinics and advising community teams on best practice catheter care and management.
We are looking for a team member who has new ideas, is innovative and will contribute to service development.
Main duties of the job
To practise autonomously as an expert practitioner within the Bladder and Bowel Service, working collaboratively with services such as Community Nursing and the wider multidisciplinary partners to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. To lead on the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients experiencing bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction, ensuring evidence-based interventions that improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and quality of life across the local population. To provide operational and professional leadership to the Bladder and Bowel Team, with support from the relevant Clinical Nurse Manager, including responsibility for staff management, clinical supervision, workforce development, service improvement, and clinical governance. To contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the service, promoting innovation, best practice, and compliance with local and national standards.
About us
So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder. We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development. We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support. You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team. Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
Informal visits can be arranged on request. We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme. MCH is considering merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). If the merger goes ahead, the proposed transfer date is 30th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached bladder and bowel nurse advisor band 6 job description for further information on requirements of role.
Person Specification
Registration requirement Essential
NMC registered nurse
Desirable
Currently working / previously worked in similar role
Qualifications Essential
Passion for bladder, bowel and pelvic health
Desirable
Course in bladder, bowel or pelvic health
Skills Essential
Able to demonstrate senior band 5 experience Experience in working and assessing with bladder and bowel patients
Desirable
Previous band 6 experience
MCH Values Essential
Good understanding of MCH values
Driving Essential
Full UK driving license Access to a car for work purposes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Medway Community Healthcare
Address OurZone
Pattens Lane
Rochester
ME1 2RB
Employer's website https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)