Continence Nurse (Band 5 Equivalent) in Ipswich

We are looking for a Nurse to join our Continence Service

What is the role?

As a Continence Nurse you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient and compassionate service.

You will be providing specialist continence knowledge to patients either in clinic, at home visits or on the telephone.

Key responsibilities include

• Providing professional face-to-face, telephone and email support to patients
• Leading clinics
• Keeping up-to-date with specialist training
• Providing specialist knowledge to patients, carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Working closely with clinicians to ensure patient pathways are managed efficiently.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the continence service and patient experience.

We are an organisation whose purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk through collaborative working and the delivery of high-quality NHS community services.

Our continence service provides bladder, bowel and stoma care to the people of Suffolk, working alongside primary, secondary and community care partners across Suffolk and North East Essex.

Is it for me?

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy healthcare environment and takes pride in providing excellent customer service and is working at a band 5 level.

We will provide a comprehensive induction alongside ongoing support and development to help you succeed in the role.

This is an agile role so you will need to have access to your own transport.

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Pays close attention to detail and maintains accurate records.
• Remains calm and professional when working under pressure.
• Is committed to providing an excellent experience for patients and colleagues.
• What we can offer you
• A strong ethos of flexible working to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
• A visible and approachable management team.
• Modern IT systems and responsive technical support.
• Service-supported training and development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Competitive salary with annual benchmarking.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after five years’ service.
• Blue Light Card employer with access to thousands of discounts.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check appropriate to the duties of the role.

Interested? Have questions? Just wondering?

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact

• Dawn Suzmeyan Clinical Team Lead
• Dawn. suzmeyan1@nhs. net

Closing Date

• 4th September 2026. We close sooner if we receive a high volume of applications
• Use of AI in Applications

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We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. AI should support your application, not replace your own voice, perspective and contribution.

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