Nursing Associate Bladder and Bowel Specialist

Nursing Associate Bladder and Bowel Specialist
The closing date is 09 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity to offer a motivated individual who is interested in working within the Bladder and Bowel Specialist Service across Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, primarily Brighton and Hove and the High Weald, Lewes and Havens Locality. We are looking for a Band 4 Nursing Associate who will work independently under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse to support and deliver a range of clinical activities in line with patients' individual care and treatment plans.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job
Applicants must have a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Adult Nursing), as well as excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities. The role will include providing a mixture of general and specific care to individuals with bladder and / or bowel dysfunction through specific interventions as identified by competency achievement to enhance the delivery of care, through catheterisation, bladder ultrasound scanning, basic continence assessments, support rehabilitation programmes and bowel management.

The post Holder will contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care as part of the Specialist Bladder and Bowel Service.

The Successful applicant will require willingness to develop new skills and embrace change and the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative with sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Candidates must have a clean driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.

About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values
Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 150-KB2518-CC-C
Job locations: Hove Poly Clinic, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Nursing Associate will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients and will be proficient and competent to work at their registered level. They will work alongside Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals.

The post holder will have completed their Nursing Associate training and be registered with the NMC.

Please see JD and PS attached for more information.

*Previous applicants should not apply.

Person Specification
Qualifications/professional registartion
Essential

• Registered nursing associate on the NMC register

Desirable

• Foundation degree in health and social care (adult nursing)
• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• End Point Assessment completed successfully

Communication
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Nursing associate Foundation Degree

Experience
Essential

• Minimum a year relevant community experience

Desirable

• Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in conjunction with registered clinician.
• Ability to relate theory to practice

Desirable

• Evidence of innovative practice

Organisation
Essential

• Ability to organise workload and to delegate appropriately

Role
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role
• Ability to take initiative, make decisions and prioritise
• Ability to work as an effective team member

Development
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical supervision/reflective practice
• Ability to act as an educator for HCA's and student nurses

Governance
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance

Team Member
Essential

• Ability to work as an effective team member as well as work autonomously

Safety
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of adult protection and child protection

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hove Poly Clinic, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Deputy operational Head of Service
Beth Morris
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