The BSW Adult Bladder and Bowel Service is a nurse‑led specialist team providing assessment, treatment, advice and ongoing support to adults aged 18+ with complex bladder and bowel symptoms. Working in partnership with patients, GPs and a wide range of clinical colleagues, the team also delivers education, advice and training to internal and external healthcare professionals. The service supports communities across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. The post is based at Melksham Community Hospital, with travel across localities required to deliver care through telephone assessments, face‑to‑face clinics and home or care home visits. You will work collaboratively with specialist services including pelvic health physiotherapy, urology, colorectal, gynaecology and gastroenterology, as well as community teams such as district nursing, tissue viability, Parkinson’s and MS services. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service during a period of development and change, where your ideas and input will be welcomed as we continue to shape and improve how care is delivered. The role is 22.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, with no current requirement for weekends or bank holidays. The post may involve occasional exposure to challenging situations and patients who are distressed or confused, so resilience, professionalism and compassion are essential.
Responsibilities
* Deliver compassionate, patient‑centred bladder and bowel care, working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
* Assess, plan and deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care that promotes equality, dignity and inclusion.
* Communicate clearly and non‑judgementally with patients, carers, GPs and wider clinical teams.
* Support and empower patients through education, self‑management and lifestyle advice.
* Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgement.
* Undertake intimate clinical examinations in line with professional standards and guidelines.
* Manage caseloads, clinics and referrals, including triage and urgent advice.
* Work within professional competencies, seeking guidance when needed.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using IT systems.
* Contribute to service delivery, development, audits and team activities.
* Act as deputy to the Service Lead when required.
* Uphold confidentiality, professionalism and compliance with organisational policies.
Qualifications
* Registered Adult Nurse with a minimum of 2 years post‑registration experience.
* Strong interest and enthusiasm for specialist adult bladder and bowel care.
* Compassionate, patient‑focused approach with excellent communication skills.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of best practice in bladder and bowel care.
* Ability to undertake comprehensive, holistic clinical assessments.
* Confident use of IT systems to produce accurate clinical records and correspondence.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Willingness to act as a link nurse and share knowledge across the team.
* Ability to support and supervise junior staff or students.
* Recognised qualification in mentorship, teaching or practice education (or equivalent).
* Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for work purposes.
* Willingness to travel across the BSW area and occasionally attend external training/events.
* Experience in continence, urology, gynaecology, colorectal, gastroenterology or community nursing.
* Experience in specialist bladder and bowel assessments and management techniques.
* Evidence of recent bladder and bowel‑related training.
* Experience in triaging referrals and telephone‑based assessments.
* Non‑medical prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
* Confident use of SystmOne and Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience delivering clinical training and supporting others' development.
Benefits
* £39,959 – £48,117 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you.
* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
* Online and face‑to‑face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling.
* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
* An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year.
* The pride of working for an organization committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission.
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