Children's Community Bladder and Bowel Nurse

Job Summary

We are looking for a registered nurse who is motivated, forward thinking and has a sound professional knowledge and excellent communication skills. You should have the ability to prioritise and work both independently and as part of a team.

The post holder will perform comprehensive assessments of children and young people affected by bladder and/or bowel conditions in line with national and local guidance. The workload is varied and interesting with opportunity to develop further knowledge and skills.

The post holder will assess, plan, implement a high standard of care to children and young people from birth to 18 years with complex bladder and bowel needs.

The team is based across North Cumbria and works Monday‑Friday office hours.

Assess, plan, implement a high standard of care to children and young people from birth to 18 years with complex bladder and bowel needs.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We support a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are a compassionate place to work.

We are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Date posted: 02 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 262‑A‑25‑7689242

Job locations: Springboard Child Development Centre, Orton Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HE

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility before applying.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction.

• Standard Check: £27.40 (recovered over 4 months or as a one‑off)
• Enhanced Check: £55.40 (recovered over 4 months or as a one‑off)

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.