Job summary
University College London Hospital has a well-established, state-of-the-art gastrointestinal unit comprising a team of the highest calibre and experience. The purpose of the IBD team is to provide treatment that is safe and expeditious, patient friendly and evidence-based.
As part of this team we are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) to cover a maternity leave post for 12 months. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the established nurse led service and work alongside the IBD CNS's and wider IBD MDT.
There are approximately 5000 patients (adult and adolescent) under the care of the IBD team at UCLH. The post holder will provide high standards of care within the well-established IBD nurse team, ensuring efficient running and supporting all aspects of the nursing service. They will provide specialist nursing advice and offer support and guidance to patients and families. The post holder will see patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, including the IBD infusion clinic and assist in co-ordination of care and biologic treatment (Currently 650 patients)
This post would suit a current band 5 or band 6 nurse looking to expand their knowledge and skills as training and support will be given.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at UCLH within the Colorectal Medicine service as a key member of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease team at University College London Hospital. This post would suit a current band 5 or band 6 nurse looking to expand their knowledge and skills. An interest in IBD is beneficial, but not essential as full training will be given.
There are approximately 5000 patients (adult and adolescent) under the care of the IBD team at UCLH. The post holder will provide high standards of care within the well-established IBD nurse team, ensuring efficient running and supporting all aspects of the nursing service. They will provide specialist nursing advice and offer support and guidance to patients and families. The post holder will see patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, including the IBD infusion clinic and assist in co-ordination of care.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio. Willingness to learn all aspects of the role
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice and seeks feedback
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others - both staff and patients
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to maintain clinical governance and escalate or report effectively
- Demonstrate an understanding of principles of clinical governance in relation to the IBD patient cohort
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work with IBD patients
Information processing
Essential
- Able to keep up to date database of patient interactions
- Able to use the clinical data repository and electronic patient record
People management
Essential
- Able to take charge in infusion clinic and manage additional junior staff and nursing assistants as appropriate
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Qualification related to gastroenterology
- Teaching and Assessing course
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of managing a case load and sensitively caring for vulnerable patients and those with long term conditions in a ward setting
- Demonstrable experience within gastroenterology with a working knowledge of IBD
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Person Specification
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio. Willingness to learn all aspects of the role
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice and seeks feedback
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others - both staff and patients
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to maintain clinical governance and escalate or report effectively
- Demonstrate an understanding of principles of clinical governance in relation to the IBD patient cohort
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work with IBD patients
Information processing
Essential
- Able to keep up to date database of patient interactions
- Able to use the clinical data repository and electronic patient record
People management
Essential
- Able to take charge in infusion clinic and manage additional junior staff and nursing assistants as appropriate
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Qualification related to gastroenterology
- Teaching and Assessing course
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of managing a case load and sensitively caring for vulnerable patients and those with long term conditions in a ward setting
- Demonstrable experience within gastroenterology with a working knowledge of IBD
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
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).
