Job summary
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
This is a developmental role and an opportunity for a RGN to progress into a specialist nursing environment.
The Post holder will be jointly responsible for the nursing management of patients requiring Stoma Care, in the Hospital/Community settings and Outpatient clinic. You will assist in the day-to-day management of the stoma care service and provide the best possible service to patients and their carers.
Following relevant training and assessment the post holder will be able to provide patient education and counselling, and specialist treatment and advice for stoma patients and/or those who care for them.
Main duties of the job
- Have continuing responsibility and accountability within their team in the delivery of high quality, evidence based nursing care that is aligned to the Trust objectives and included in the Trust Nursing Strategy.
- Following relevant training the post holder will be required to be a source of clinical expertise, provide professional advice, and act as a specialist nursing resource.
- Information will be shared with other Health care professionals facilitating best practice.
- Work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team (both with the ward environment and externally to it) to ensure the delivery of effective pathways of care for patients and the delivery of corporate objectives.
- Demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team, and the needs of the organisation.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Specialist Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Stoma Care in performance improvement within the specialty.
- Following relevant training, demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the defined speciality (with evidence of relevant post basic training).
- Maintain own clinical and professional development in Nursing and participate in performance review annually.
- Network with other professional groups facilitating best practice.
- To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies
Please see the attached job description for full information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Specialist Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialist in Stoma Care in performance improvement within the specialty.
- Following relevant training, demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the defined speciality (with evidence of relevant post basic training).
- Maintain own clinical and professional development in Nursing and participate in performance review annually.
- Network with other professional groups facilitating best practice.
- To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies
Please see the attached job description for full information
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or working towards.
- Level 6 accredited stoma course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant post registration experience in the speciality of colorectal surgery.
- Evidence of teaching experience and skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge regarding the colorectal procedures resulting in stoma formation.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or working towards.
- Level 6 accredited stoma course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant post registration experience in the speciality of colorectal surgery.
- Evidence of teaching experience and skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge regarding the colorectal procedures resulting in stoma formation.
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.
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.
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).
