Oxford Health NHS Trust

Children's Bladder and Bowel Community Staff Nurse - Part Time

The closing date is 24 October 2025

Job summary

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced NMC registered nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team as a Community Staff Nurse here at the Children's Bladder and Bowel Service (CBABS).

We are a small and friendly team who work directly with children, young people and their family/carers. Our patients are aged between 2 and 18 years, and have on going bladder and bowel dysfunction. Our main focus is to promote continence, by utilising and promoting evidence-based care.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children, young people and their families in the community setting. They will have a good understanding of children with additional needs. They will also have strong communication skills and ability to problem solve.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with Microsoft and proficient in using Electronic Care Records such as EMIS.

Based in Witney the team provide face to face clinics across Oxfordshire.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of a commissioned Children's Bladder and Bowel Service for children young people and their families registered with an Oxfordshire GP aged between 2 and 18 years.

Undertake delegated interventions, which are family focussed to improve and meet the needs, reduce inequalities and safeguard of children and young people.

Support Children and Young People to achieve their individual optimum levels of continence.

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with external services and other agencies

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7523552

Job locations

Witney Community Hospital

Welch way

Witney

OX28 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To deliver group based workshops to families promoting Toilet Skills Development.
  • To support families with First Line Fluid Advice through face to face clinic appointments.
  • To provide clear individualised advice to the child, family, professionals, and care workers.
  • To review children receiving continence products on annual basis.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To deliver group based workshops to families promoting Toilet Skills Development.
  • To support families with First Line Fluid Advice through face to face clinic appointments.
  • To provide clear individualised advice to the child, family, professionals, and care workers.
  • To review children receiving continence products on annual basis.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be NMC registered nurse

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and families
  • Experience of working in the community
  • Has working knowledge of CYP bladder and bowel dysfunction

Skills

Essential

  • Driving Licence
  • Has good written communication skills

Desirable

  • Is proficient in use of IT packages such as Microsoft

Experience

Essential

  • Mentor qualification

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering health promotion activities
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be NMC registered nurse

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and families
  • Experience of working in the community
  • Has working knowledge of CYP bladder and bowel dysfunction

Skills

Essential

  • Driving Licence
  • Has good written communication skills

Desirable

  • Is proficient in use of IT packages such as Microsoft

Experience

Essential

  • Mentor qualification

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering health promotion activities

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Witney Community Hospital

Welch way

Witney

OX28 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Witney Community Hospital

Welch way

Witney

OX28 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Children's Bladder and Bowel Service

Deb Burdett

Deb.burdett@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865904467

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7523552

Job locations

Witney Community Hospital

Welch way

Witney

OX28 6JJ


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