Job Introduction
Package Description
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 6 Continence Nurse to join our specialist service based at Kent Science Park in Swale. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small, supportive and highly skilled team dedicated to improving bladder and bowel health across the community.
As a key member of the continence service, you’ll deliver holistic assessments, provide expert advice, and help shape the experience of patients who require personalised, sensitive and evidence-based continence care.
You will feel valued as a Continence Nurse within HCRG Care Group, with access to a wide range of rewards and benefits, including:
Band 6 salary, NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Free on-site parking at Kent Science Park
My Reward Hub membership – discounts on everyday purchases, cashback offers and voucher deals
Early access to earned wages for unexpected expenses
Extensive physical and mental wellbeing support, including counselling, legal and financial guidance, post-trauma support, health resources and activity programmes
Outstanding learning and development with access to eLearning, bespoke pathways and CPD via The Learning Enterprise
A supportive culture where innovation is encouraged, backed by £100,000+ ring-fenced innovation funding each year
The reassurance of working within a clinically robust organisation, with 100% of rated services achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” with the CQC
Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
Job Introduction
You’ll work alongside our Band 7 Continence Specialist Nurse as part of a close-knit, community-based continence team delivering high-quality care across Swale.
Your role will involve a blend of clinical, office and community work, giving you the opportunity to build strong patient relationships, support complex care planning, and contribute to service improvement. You may also work with other local teams to provide occasional cross-cover where required, helping ensure continuity of care across the region.
This is a full-time position, offering stability, variety, and ample scope for continued learning and professional development.
Main Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Continence Nurse, you will:
Carry out comprehensive continence assessments, treatment planning and follow-up care
Work collaboratively with community nursing teams, acute hospitals, AHPs and social care colleagues to deliver a coordinated, high-quality service
Manage and advise on complex continence cases, supporting the wider MDT to ensure seamless care pathways
Promote best practice in continence management, adhering to local and national guidelines
Support patient education on bladder and bowel health, empowering individuals to manage their conditions confidently
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and contribute to audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives
Provide professional advice and support to colleagues, carers and patients to ensure safe, effective care
Participate in ongoing training, supervision and reflective practice to enhance your clinical expertise
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
Is a Registered Nurse (NMC) with at least one year post-registration experience
Has a genuine interest in continence care, long-term condition management or community nursing
Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work
Has strong communication skills, a compassionate approach and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a small team
Is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing positively to service development