Senior Continence Nurse Advisor


Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

16 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Other

    Current driving licence

  • Other

    Ability to travel across sites and across Bedfordshire to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

  • Other

    Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT.

  • Knowledge

    Literate in IT/Computer Skills

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children

  • Knowledge

    Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health & social care & how they impact on local services.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness

  • Knowledge

    Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language

  • Experience

    Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working

  • Experience

    Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care

  • Experience

    Comprehensive understanding of partnership working

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Registered General Nurse

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Evidence of post registration qualification in relevant field or equivalent professional experience working within continence services

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Demonstrate clinical skills and dexterity

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and application to clinical practice

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Nurse prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or commitment to undertake

  • Education/Qualification/Training

    Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Job overview

Are you an experienced nurse looking to develop your specialist skills and be at the forefront of improving continence care across the community?

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Continence Nurse Advisor to join our Bedfordshire Continence Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated, supportive specialist team delivering high-quality, evidence-based continence care across primary care settings.

You will manage a complex caseload of patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, providing highly specialised assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including pelvic floor exercised, bladder scanning and neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Working autonomously while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing care pathways, promoting best practice and supporting education across the wider health economy.

This is a friendly, experienced and forward-thinking team where professional support and clinical supervision are readily available. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care, improving patient experience and continuously developing our service in line with national guidance and best practice.

If you are passionate about empowering patients, influencing practice and driving quality improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist knowledge and skills in continence care within a supportive and forward-thinking community service. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based bladder and bowel care across primary care settings.

You will manage your own complex caseload, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in service development, education delivery, health promotion and innovative projects that enhance patient experience, clinical outcomes and cost-effective prescribing across the local health economy.

Experience in adult community nursing and continence care is desirable.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated practitioner who has the confidence to support, coach and develop colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care. You will act as a clinical resource across primary and secondary care, influencing practice and promoting best evidence-based approaches.

Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and time management skills are essential. You will need a flexible approach to meet the evolving needs of the service, alongside the drive and enthusiasm to contribute to ongoing quality improvement and service development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.

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.

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This advert is for Senior Continence Nurse Advisor with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Sep 2026.

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