Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the directorate of General and Vascular Surgery as Consultant Nurse within Colorectal Pelvic Health and IBD.
The post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and responsible for the delivery of excellent evidence based clinical and professional standards
You will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual with advanced clinical skills within Colorectal Pelvic Health and IBD and will be able to work autonomously and as a key member of the MDT.
The post holder will have an appropriate freedom of practice appropriate to seniority of the role and the job plan has the four traditional pillars of focus, namely:
- expert practice
- professional leadership
- service development
- research and education
50% of the programmed activity will be allocated to direct clinical practice which includes conducting your own specialist clinic (within the realms of pelvic floor / GI physiology / LARS / IBD)
Main duties of the job
- Exercising a high degree of professional autonomy, acting as an expert, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill in the provision of patient management, the consultant nurse will spend a minimum of 50% of their time in direct clinical practice across functional colorectal and IBD services in collaboration with clinicians across the Multi Disciplinary Team.
- Conduct their own specialist clinic (within the realms of pelvic floor / GI physiology / LARS / IBD) according to service and individual development needs, provide expert inpatient services to patients in the perioperative period and provide expert advice to other inpatient specialities.
- Make independent clinical decisions, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the management of patients with highly complex presentations and to be clinically competent to utilise expert skills to deliver care in a variety of clinical settings. This will include the initiation of investigations, directing and using the results of specialist investigations relevant to lower GI function to assist in the formulation of diagnosis and plans of care and treatment
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree (in nursing or related subject)
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist Courses: Colorectal Pelvic Floor, Lower GI Physiology, Colorectal IBD nursing
Desirable
- PhD
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior clinician (e.g. Senior Nurse, Advanced Nurse Practitioner) or above within colorectal surgery.
- Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups.
- Evidence of innovative practice developments and significant achievements gained.
Desirable
- Experience of development of specialist education programmes to Masters level and beyond.
- Experience of joint working with academic institutions ensuring the development of research programmes within the workplace.
- Experience of securing research funding / grants
- Experience of making decision to effect rapid resolution of problems.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical practitioner within the specialist field of colorectal nursing
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of practically applied appropriate extended scope practitioner skills.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree (in nursing or related subject)
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist Courses: Colorectal Pelvic Floor, Lower GI Physiology, Colorectal IBD nursing
Desirable
- PhD
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior clinician (e.g. Senior Nurse, Advanced Nurse Practitioner) or above within colorectal surgery.
- Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups.
- Evidence of innovative practice developments and significant achievements gained.
Desirable
- Experience of development of specialist education programmes to Masters level and beyond.
- Experience of joint working with academic institutions ensuring the development of research programmes within the workplace.
- Experience of securing research funding / grants
- Experience of making decision to effect rapid resolution of problems.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical practitioner within the specialist field of colorectal nursing
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent IT skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of practically applied appropriate extended scope practitioner skills.
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).
