Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 11 February 2026
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Are you seeking a Band 7 specialist post opportunity? If so, then this is an excellent prospect for a Registered Nurse, to join our service, working with patients and families who have bladder and/or bowel continence dysfunction. You will work within the Bladder & Bowel Specialist Service team. A significant part of this role is contributing to the leadership and strategic development of the service, in addition to delivering evidence-based assessment and treatment to people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Main duties of the job
As the post holder, you will work towards providing expert specialist professional and clinical advice and support for staff, patients, families, and carers. It is essential that you are on the NMC register, with experience in dealing with continence problems, especially for those in children and young people, including those who may also experience aspects of a physical problem, mental health or learning disability. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills and the ability to organise your own time effectively.
The post holder will act as an educational resource in clinical practice providing specialist education to other health professionals. Our service strives to be progressive and innovative; and is well established with high work ethics and standards of care. We are looking for a committed and talented individual that will enable the service to reach its potential.
You must have effective leadership, organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential. You must be able to prioritise, organise and delegate workload - liaising with the rest of the team to ensure the most effective and efficient use of time.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Current professional registration - NMC
* First Level degree in related subject
* Educated to Master's level or equivalent level of experience of working as a senior level in specialist area.
* Relevant post registration experience in a Band 6 role
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of working as part of multi professional, multi partner team
* Experience of teaching
* Leadership and management experience
* Coaching, Teaching or mentoring qualification
* Experience of working with commissioners and external stakeholders
Skills and Aptitude
* Experience of prioritising clinical tasks
* Evidence of managing and delivering complex multi-work stream programmes
* IT Literate
* Evidence of autonomous working
* Ability to support and influence change
* Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
Knowledge and abilities
* Organisation and negotiation skills
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Experience of working across the Integrated Care System footprint
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.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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