Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Bladder & Bowel Specialist Nurse Practitioner
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Job Opportunity at Kent-wide Bladder, Bowel and Pelvic Health Service
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Join our Kent-wide Bladder, Bowel and Pelvic Health Service and become part of a specialist multidisciplinary team including Continence Nurses, Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners. We provide expert assessment, treatment and support for people living with bladder, bowel and pelvic health conditions across Ashford, Canterbury and Coastal, South Kent Coast, Thanet and West Kent.
About the Role
This is an exciting developmental opportunity for a registered nurse looking to build a career in a highly specialised field. Working closely with an experienced Specialist Continence Nurse, you will receive structured training and support to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the assessment, treatment and management of complex bladder and bowel conditions. Through a personalised development plan, you will gain experience in holistic assessment, care planning, patient education, medicines management and supporting people to self-manage long-term conditions. Following successful completion of competencies, you will progress to work at Band 6 level within the service.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support patients through face-to-face and virtual consultations, helping them improve their quality of life through personalised continence care.
- Work under the guidance of our Specialist Continence Nurses and Physiotherapists to contribute to holistic assessments, develop person-centred care plans, provide education and advice, and support the management of a wide range of bladder, bowel and pelvic health conditions.
- Build strong relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals across Kent, empowering people to manage lifelong conditions with confidence.
Professional Growth
As part of a county-wide specialist service, you'll work alongside colleagues across multiple locations, gaining exposure to a diverse caseload and developing expertise in a growing specialist area of practice. This role offers a clear pathway for professional growth, with comprehensive training, mentorship and the opportunity to progress to independent specialist practice.
Integration Information
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.
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About Us
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Vicki May
- Job title: Operational manager
- Email address: vicki.may@nhs.net
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