Who we are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Continence / Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role for an autonomous practitioner with advanced clinical expertise and leadership skills, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and driving service excellence.
Hours
36 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do
* Lead the Continence Service within Acute Services, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including Urologists, Physiotherapists, Gynaecology, Colo-Rectal, and Rehabilitation Medicine.
* Manage and develop nurse-led services, including the Urodynamic Service, ensuring evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care.
* Act as a key member of the Functional MDT, contributing to complex case management and service planning.
* Design and deliver educational programmes for staff across Acute and Primary Care, promoting best practice in continence and urology care.
* Influence national procurement processes for continence and catheter products, ensuring cost-effective and clinically appropriate solutions.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the full job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post
* First-level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
* Significant post-registration experience in a senior nursing role within Urology.
* Comprehensive knowledge of continence and urology care pathways.
* Specialist training to Masters level equivalent and a Certificate in Urodynamic Studies.
* Completion of agreed CNS training pathway and clinical competencies.
* Nurse Prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake).
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a passion for education and service development.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Fiona Black, Interim CNM, UHA 16979, Fiona.black@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Right to work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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