Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as an Advanced Pelvic Floor and Sacral Neuromodulation Practitioner within the Colorectal Surgical Service.

This is a unique advanced practice role for an experienced clinician who is passionate about improving the lives of patients living with pelvic floor dysfunction, functional bowel disorders and sacral neuromodulation needs. The successful candidate will provide expert autonomous clinical care whilst leading service development across a specialist pathway that supports patients with often complex and life-changing conditions.

Working closely with colorectal consultants, the Healthy Bowel Service and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will manage a complex caseload, coordinate care across organisational boundaries and contribute to the strategic development of pelvic floor and neuromodulation services. You will practise across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious advanced practitioner looking to lead innovation, improve patient outcomes and influence service delivery across a specialist regional service.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will:

• Lead the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based pelvic floor and sacral neuromodulation service.
• Provide expert assessment, clinical decision-making and management of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and functional bowel disorders.
• Manage an autonomous caseload across outpatient, inpatient, telephone and virtual care settings.
• Deliver specialist interventions including conservative bowel management, pelvic floor rehabilitation, biofeedback, rectal irrigation education and neuromodulation support where competent.
• Support patients before and after sacral neuromodulation procedures, providing education, counselling and device management.
• Act as a key worker, coordinating care across primary, secondary and community services.
• Provide specialist advice and education to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Lead quality improvement, audit, research and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to pathway redesign, service resilience and workforce development across the pelvic floor and Healthy Bowel services.
• Supervise, support and develop staff, students and learners across the multidisciplinary team.

About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities. We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations. If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8334755-RL4

Closing date: 12 November 2026

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service within 30 days of the certificate being issued.

Person Specification
Essential:

• Registered Nurse or relevant registered AHP / healthcare professional with current NMC, HCPC or other applicable registration
• Degree in a relevant profession.
• Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or a relevant clinical field, or demonstrable equivalent Master's-level preparation.
• Advanced clinical assessment qualification.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification where prescribing is included within the agreed scope of the role.
• Evidence of continuing professional development at advanced practice level.
• Extensive post-registration experience in colorectal, gastroenterology, pelvic health, continence or a closely related speciality
• Substantial experience managing highly complex patients autonomously. Experience providing advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working across organisational and care pathway boundaries
• Experience supervising and developing staff and learners. Evidence of leading service development or quality improvement with measurable outcomes.
• Evidence-based assessment and management of lower bowel dysfunction and pelvic floor conditions
• Clinical governance, risk assessment, safeguarding and consent. Understanding of professional accountability and scope of practice.
• Evidence of providing clinical and professional leadership across a specialist pathway.
• Experience leading pathway redesign, quality improvement or service change.
• Ability to influence senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience monitoring service performance, outcomes, risks and key performance indicators
• Experience developing policies, protocols, standard operating procedures or business cases.
• Ability to collect, interpret and present service or clinical data.
• Evidence of audit, evaluation or quality improvement participation
• Ability to apply evidence to practice.
• Advanced clinical assessment, examination, decision-making and diagnostic reasoning skills. Ability to request, interpret and act on relevant investigations within approved scope.
• Ability to formulate and independently manage complex treatment plans. Ability to recognise and manage risk, deterioration and treatment failure. Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and provide expert advice

Desirable:

• Teaching, mentorship or clinical supervision qualification
• Leadership or quality improvement qualification.
• Research methods qualification.
• Experience in a pelvic floor, Healthy Bowel or sacral neuromodulation service.
• Competence in biofeedback, rectal irrigation, PTNS and sacral neuromodulation programming. Experience leading research, publication or conference presentation.
• Advanced knowledge of pelvic floor rehabilitation and neuromodulation.
• Knowledge of anorectal physiology and relevant diagnostic testing.
• Formal leadership development.
• Regional or national specialist network contribution.
• Research participation or publication.
• Experience using validated outcome measures and data analysis to improve services.
• Established competence in specialist pelvic floor interventions and sacral neuromodulation device programming
• Experience of advanced digital or remote monitoring pathways.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Nursing, Michele Oldbury, michele.oldbury@mft.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.