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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Colorectal Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery Directorate for an experienced nurse to join our Colorectal Nurse Practitioner Team at St Thomas's Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join the team for a full time, fixed term, 12 month secondment. The successful candidate will be skilled and knowledgeable in the field of colorectal surgery, feel comfortable communicating between patients, surgeons and others members of the MDT, as well as be confident working independently and within a team.

This role will provide expert specialist care to patients living with Lower Gastrointestinal conditions and malignancies, as they navigate our hospital and community services. It offers many opportunities for growth and professional development. You will gain experience in the management of complex patients, working closely with the surgical team on a daily basis.

You will be provided with professional development opportunities for career advancement. You will be supported to autonomously coordinate patient care throughout their surgical journey. The team is flexible and supportive of your educational and working needs, and facilitates a positive work culture.

The post is advertised as Band 7, pending experience and applicable postgraduate qualification is provided.

Closing date: 10/01/2024

Interview date: 17/01/2024

Main duties of the job

- Review Colorectal patients' charts and prepare surgical Consultant ward round documentation, and actively participate in ward round

- Routine advanced physical assessment of surgical patients, including history taking, clinical examination, arranging relevant investigations, and prescribing relevant medications

- Be involved in the care of perioperative patients in conjunction with the Enhanced Recovery team and POPS

- Coordinate care for complex surgical patients among different specialities and teams involved

- Act as resource to support ward staff and other teams including clinical guidance, teaching, and assist in complex situations.

- Actively participate in service improvement plans such as audits to help improve patient experience and outcomes

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Details

Date posted

03 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM11138

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

As described above. To facilitate these duties, it would be essential to have the Advanced Assessment Course, and ideally the Non-Medical Prescribing Course. In case these requirements are not met prior to starting in this post, the Colorectal Team will offer support to undertake the Advanced Assessment Course. In this instance, the role will be considered as a Band 6 until the course is successfully completed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As described above. To facilitate these duties, it would be essential to have the Advanced Assessment Course, and ideally the Non-Medical Prescribing Course. In case these requirements are not met prior to starting in this post, the Colorectal Team will offer support to undertake the Advanced Assessment Course. In this instance, the role will be considered as a Band 6 until the course is successfully completed.

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Post graduate qualifications

Desirable

  • Advance assessment course
  • Non-medical prescribing course

Experience

Essential

  • Sufficient post registration experience in Colorectal and Surgical patients
  • Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator

Desirable

  • Experience as a Colorectal Nurse Practitioner
  • Experience in 2 week wait pathway

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
  • Knowledge of quality standards & NICE recommendations/NSF
  • Evidence of teaching skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills

Desirable

  • Ability and confidence to lead a team
Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Post graduate qualifications

Desirable

  • Advance assessment course
  • Non-medical prescribing course

Experience

Essential

  • Sufficient post registration experience in Colorectal and Surgical patients
  • Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator

Desirable

  • Experience as a Colorectal Nurse Practitioner
  • Experience in 2 week wait pathway

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
  • Knowledge of quality standards & NICE recommendations/NSF
  • Evidence of teaching skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills

Desirable

  • Ability and confidence to lead a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Colorectal Nurse Practitioner

Jose Matamoros Tortosa

jose.tortosa@gstt.nhs.uk

02071854213

Details

Date posted

03 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM11138

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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