Bowel Nurse - diagnostics

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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We are seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse with a genuine interest in specialist adult bowel care to join our Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology service. You will work closely with the Clinical Scientists to perform diagnostic investigations and provide patient specific management.

You will learn, and then independently deliver, anorectal physiology testing, biofeedback, transanal irrigation and wider bladder and bowel management for adults with functional bowel conditions. Full training, supervision and a structured competency programme will be provided, with the aim of progressing to autonomous practice within an agreed timeframe

The team are also integrated within the Urodynamic department and support the running of urodynamics and continence care. This role will give you exposure to these procedures and the opportunity to help treat complex pelvic floor patients in a holistic manner.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will be required to present cases and lead discussion at MDT meetings.

Work as part of the GI Physiology team to provide diagnostic investigations and implement conservative treatment options.

• Keep a high standard of prompt and accurate patient records using IT systems, in line with Trust policy and NMC standards.
• Use IT systems to produce accurate written reports, assessments and clinic letters.

• Engage in team training and service development, contribute to clinical and data collection audits, and attend and participate in team and other service-relevant meetings.
• Contribute to updating guidelines and patient information.
• Use your initiative to seek additional work that supports the smooth running of the team, for example team administrative tasks, stock ordering, responding to group tasks, booking appointments and contacting patients or carers.

• Take part in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice, and maintain a portfolio of evidence.
• Commit to ongoing professional development, including learning to perform anorectal physiology, biofeedback, urodynamics and other specialist skills, and undertaking further study relevant to the role.
• Support and supervise less experienced staff and students effectively when required, including informal teaching on bladder and bowel care.
• Attend conferences and training events, occasionally outside the area.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich…