Opportunity to develop specialist skills in bladder and bowel health
Supportive and friendly team environment within the Community Specialist Bladder and Bowel Team
Ability to make a meaningful impact on patient care in the community
Access to generous NHS pension scheme and retirement benefits
Attractive holiday entitlement of up to 33 days, allowing for work-life balance
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to enhance professional growth
Access to employee support services and benefits including discounts and relocation packages
The Community Bladder and Bowel Team - Assistant Practitioner role at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is aimed at individuals passionate about bladder and bowel health, with a focus on providing specialized care to patients in both home and community settings. The position is a fixed-term opportunity until January 2026, based at Clementhorpe Health Centre, and requires a qualified Band 4 Associate Practitioner or Nursing Associate. Responsibilities include clinically assessing, planning, and monitoring interventions for patients with complex bladder and bowel needs, as well as teaching and developing healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
Candidates must possess the ability to travel to various locations within the community using their own vehicle, as public transport may not be readily accessible. Benefits include participation in the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, relocation packages for hard-to-fill roles, and a variety of learning and development opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to the designated team leader for more information.
Candidates must possess the ability to travel to various locations within the community using their own vehicle, as public transport may not be readily accessible. Benefits include participation in the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, relocation packages for hard-to-fill roles, and a variety of learning and development opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to the designated team leader for more information.
Do you have a passion for bladder and bowel health?
Do you have previous bladder & bowel experience or keen to develop your skills and knowledge?
If so, this is the job for you!
Read on to find out more about this opportunity to join our friendly team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Band 4 Associate Practitioner or Nursing Associate to join our dedicated and highly skilled Community Specialist Bladder and Bowel Team fixed term until January 2026 based at Clementhorpe Health Centre, York. The Specialist Bladder and Bowel Team care for a range of patients at home and in community settings including clinics.
You will have or be keen to develop Specialist Continence nursing skills and experience to clinically assess, plan and monitor interventions with patients with complex bladder and bowel needs. The role will also support in the teaching and development of healthcare professionals, patients, families, and carers.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stefanie Barnish Job title: Bladder and Bowel Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
Do you have previous bladder & bowel experience or keen to develop your skills and knowledge?
If so, this is the job for you!
Read on to find out more about this opportunity to join our friendly team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Band 4 Associate Practitioner or Nursing Associate to join our dedicated and highly skilled Community Specialist Bladder and Bowel Team fixed term until January 2026 based at Clementhorpe Health Centre, York. The Specialist Bladder and Bowel Team care for a range of patients at home and in community settings including clinics.
You will have or be keen to develop Specialist Continence nursing skills and experience to clinically assess, plan and monitor interventions with patients with complex bladder and bowel needs. The role will also support in the teaching and development of healthcare professionals, patients, families, and carers.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stefanie Barnish Job title: Bladder and Bowel Team Leader Email address: Telephone number:
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