CNN Senior Band 6 bladder and bowel care Nurse

Job Role Band 6 CNN Senior Bladder & Bowel Care Nurse Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 37.5 hours per week Permanent Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing Network as a Band 6 Senior Bladder & Bowel Care Nurse (37.5 hours per week, full time).

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a specialist role delivering high-quality bladder and bowel care across North and South Kirklees. The role combines both clinic-based work and home visits, supporting patients with a range of continence and bladder and bowel health needs.

As a Band 6 Senior Bladder & Bowel Care Nurse, you will combine specialist clinical knowledge with leadership skills to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. You will act as a role model, mentor and expert resource, supporting colleagues whilst driving improvements in patient outcomes and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for patients with bladder and bowel care needs.
• Deliver care through a combination of clinic appointments and domiciliary visits across North and South Kirklees.
• Develop and review individualised care plans to promote independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Support the assessment and management of catheter care and complex continence needs.
• Act as a specialist resource for Community Nursing Network teams and wider services.
• Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to colleagues where appropriate.
• Support service development initiatives and contribute to quality improvement projects.
• Act as a point of escalation for clinical decision-making and safeguarding concerns.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support seamless patient care and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

What We're Looking For

• A Registered Nurse with community nursing and/or continence care experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to manage complex patient needs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience of working autonomously and managing a varied caseload.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• A proactive approach to service improvement and innovation.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to develop specialist bladder and bowel care expertise.
• Access to continued professional development and clinical education.
• A supportive team environment with regular clinical supervision.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• A generous pension scheme and employee benefits package.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

The role includes a combination of community clinics and home visits across North and South Kirklees, with working hours predominantly between 8am and 5pm.

This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy For more information please refer to

Job Description and Person Specification To discuss the role further please contact CNN Lead, Sarah Taylor on  and Lisa Holdsworth on l Please note - this position may be subject to DBS check. Closing date - 06/11/2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

About us

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

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