About this role
Job summary
Are you interested in developing your career in continence nursing and making a positive difference to people's independence and quality of life?
We are looking for a committed and proactive full-time Continence Nurse Advisor to join our respected Continence Promotion Service, supporting communities across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
Following additional investment in the service, this is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with relevant community nursing experience to further develop their knowledge, skills and competencies in supporting people with continence care needs.
Working with experienced clinicians, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. You will work both collaboratively and independently, providing specialist support and advice to community nursing teams.
We welcome applications from candidates with the required skills and experience and value the different perspectives people bring to our services.
You will receive a tailored induction, opportunities for continuing professional development and access to NHS terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
Working within the Continence Promotion Service, you will provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred continence care, working under the direction of the Team Leader.
You will
- Provide specialist continence nursing care, advice and support to patients and carers across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
- Undertake holistic, evidence-based care that supports continence, independence and quality of life.
- Work collaboratively with Community Nursing Services and other health and care professionals to support coordinated patient care.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of education and learning initiatives for internal and external partners, including District Nursing, residential and nursing home teams, and primary care.
- Provide specialist advice and support to community nursing colleagues.
- Work independently within your professional competence and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Support the service lead in delivering an effective service within the allocated budget.
- Contribute to meeting agreed contractual and commissioner requirements.
- Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and relevant NMC professional standards.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence.
From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters.
Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
- Qualifications, Training, and development relevant to the post.
- Either have or working towards Post graduate Qualification or study in Continence Management.
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Teaching or Training Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working as a Band 5 in a continence service
- Experience of teaching/ presenting to colleagues and carers.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary or inter disciplinary team.
- Experience of Continence management.
- Experience of running community continence clinics
- Experience in working with elderly.
- Experience in establishing or developing audit and standards including using outcome measures.
- Ability to perform Uroflowmetry.
- Ability to perform male and female catheterisation including suprapubic and CISC
Desirable
- Experience in multi-Agency working.
- Experience in supervising staff.
- Experience of working in the community and in patient setting
- Experience of promoting/marketing a service
- Experience of managing change.
- Experiencing of supervising students.
- Experience of working for the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of community care legislation, NICE and NSF guidelines, National Guidelines and their implications for practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principal of Clinical Governance. IV/P Your healthcare closer to home
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to the management of patients with complex continence care needs as regards theory , continence assessment, treatment and evaluation of care
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills such as PowerPoint and Excel use.
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Lisson Grove Health Centre
Gateforth Street
London
NW8 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)