Bladder and Bowel Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6

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- Trowbridge Hospital

Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/158870/20103

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent
- Part Time

£39,959 - £48,117 FTE with Afc terms and conditions and NHS Pension

Weekly contracted hours:

22.5

Location:

Trowbridge Hospital

Closing Date:

13/08/2026

Job Category:

HCRG
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered

Service type:

Business Unit:

HCRG - BSW
- Specialist

Make a meaningful difference to adults living with bladder and bowel conditions.

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’ll 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.

• 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‑judge mentally 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

Please see the attached job description for full details of the role.

As a Bladder and Bowel Nurse Specialist (Band
6), you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £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 every day purchases like 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 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…