Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adult Continence Nurse Specialist to join our vibrant and hard working team at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic healthcare professional, with substantial experience in continence promotion.
The successful candidate is expected to be highly motivated, dedicated with a passion for excellence in patient care, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Although we are a county wide service this position will primarily be located in Derby City and the South of the county, any candidate should be prepared to travel and cover as necessary.
An Enhanced DBS for Adults is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will play a key role in delivering a high quality of nursing through assessing, planning, and evaluating the care for all clients referred into the service.
- To give expert, autonomous advice and implement care in an area that requires highly specialist knowledge and skills. To work alongside a range of clinical colleagues to maximise patient care and experience.
- To promote continence and provide specialist assessment and diagnostic intervention enabling treatment and management packages of care for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
- To provide specialist advice and training on the promotion of continence for individual patients, staff and carers as required.
- Act as an expert resource to other professionals, patients and carers.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 842-CCS-7933-26
Closing date: 03 November 2026
Essential
- Registered general Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Teaching qualification/experience
- IT qualification / relevant experience with NHS systems
Desirable
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Community Nursing Experience
- Ability to manage/supervise staff
- Knowledge of the research and audit process
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Contact
Clinical Service Manager – Continence: Rachel Claire Robinson, rachelrobinson1@nhs.net, 07964122015
Employer
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT, Coleman Health Centre, Coleman Street, Derby, DE24 8NH.
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