Registered Nurse, Bladder and Bowel Care
Closing date: 15 July 2026

Job summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the quality of life of patients living with bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our specialist Bladder and Bowel Service as part of the Integrated Community Care and Support (ICCS) Group at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This is an exciting time to join the service as Bladder and Bowel Services integrate into the newly developing Neighbourhood Teams, helping to shape the future of community-based care for local populations.

We are looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centered care and has an interest in supporting patients with bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor conditions. The role offers the opportunity to undertake specialist continence assessments, develop treatment plans, provide continence management advice, and support patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our service provides care through a combination of clinic-based appointments and home visits, enabling us to deliver flexible and holistic care to patients within their communities.

Candidates must have post-preceptorship experience and completed preceptorship in the UK.

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job
Why Join Our Team?
As a valued member of our team, you will be supported through:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Regular one-to-one meetings and value-based appraisals
• Clinical and managerial supervision
• Ongoing in-service training and development opportunities
• Support from our Lead Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Practice-Based Facilitators, and Learning and Development Team

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, creating opportunities for joint working, shared learning and collaboration with a range of health and care professionals committed to delivering high standards of patient care.

About Us
The Bladder and Bowel Service is part of the UHCW Community Services Group, providing services across Coventry and supporting the delivery of integrated care within local neighbourhoods. As services continue to evolve, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative ways of working and to be part of shaping future community services.

As this role involves community visits, a car owner/driver is essential.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities
We Would Love to Hear From You If You Are:

• Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Motivated to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives
• Interested in developing specialist knowledge and skills within continence care

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully and confirm that you meet the essential criteria before submitting your application.

The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.

If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Working Pattern
Our core operating hours are Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 16.30. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service, and you may occasionally be required to work outside these hours.

Applications for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with service requirements.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RGN NMC registered First level Nurse
• Post Preceptorship

Experience
Essential

• Experience of providing evidence-based interventions with patients.
• Post preceptorship experience
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards it.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of medication prescribing and administration practices.
• Knowledge of Continence Assessment / Catheterisation and catheter care or be willing to develop.
• Knowledge of Long-term conditions or be willing to develop.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to carry out comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plan.
• Evidence of good clinical skills and an ability/willingness to share and teach others.
• Demonstrate sound caseload management skills, and an ability to work within a shared caseload model.
• Skills in prioritising own and team workload.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage own time efficiently.
• Be able to input onto a data management system.
• Ability to assess a wide variety of clinical health needs.
• Plan, implement and evaluate programs of care.

Commitment to Trust Values
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).