Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Band 7 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the internationally renowned St Mark's Hospital, part of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and based at Central Middlesex Hospital.
As a key member of our specialist IBD service, you'll work alongside an expert multidisciplinary team including IBD consultants, surgeons, clinical fellows, dietitians, pharmacists, and psychological support services. Together, we deliver world-class care across St Mark's, Northwick Park, Central Middlesex and Ealing hospitals.What we offerYou'll be fully supported to grow within the specialty, with access to supervision, education, and development opportunities provided by the experienced IBD CNS team. As London's largest specialist acute and community Trust, LNWH offers strong pathways for leadership and career progression.
Find out moreWe welcome informal enquiries and visits.Lisa YoungeNurse Consultant, Inflammatory Bowel Disease0208 453 2368 | Lisa.Younge@nhs.netTracey TyrrellAdvanced Nurse Practitioner, Inflammatory Bowel Disease0208 453 2368| t.tyrrell@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
What you'll doo Provide advanced clinical assessment, advice and support to people living with IBDo Lead and contribute to clinical audits to maintain excellence in evidence-based practiceo Offer specialist guidance to colleagues across the Trust and nationallyo Support seamless patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Registered with NMC
- BSC in IBD/GI Nursing
- Evdience of further education pertaining to speciality
- Completed or working on Physical assessment & Non-medical prescriber Modules
Desirable
- MSC in Advanced Practice or working towards
- IBD Module Level 6 or 7
- Completed or working on Physical assessment & Non-medical prescriber Modules
- Evidence of presentating on IBD at local or National level
- Active member of the Royal College of Nuring (RCN) GI forum or IBD Network
Knowlegge and experience
Essential
- o2-3 years post registration experience in GI/surgical/colorectal nursing
- oExperience of managing own workload and competent in prioritising workload
- oUp to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues related to GI/surgical nursing
- oAdvanced knowledge of the GI tract anatomy, physiology and disease processes
- oExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- oResearch course
- oPublished literature
- oCounselling skills/experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Registered with NMC
- BSC in IBD/GI Nursing
- Evdience of further education pertaining to speciality
- Completed or working on Physical assessment & Non-medical prescriber Modules
Desirable
- MSC in Advanced Practice or working towards
- IBD Module Level 6 or 7
- Completed or working on Physical assessment & Non-medical prescriber Modules
- Evidence of presentating on IBD at local or National level
- Active member of the Royal College of Nuring (RCN) GI forum or IBD Network
Knowlegge and experience
Essential
- o2-3 years post registration experience in GI/surgical/colorectal nursing
- oExperience of managing own workload and competent in prioritising workload
- oUp to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues related to GI/surgical nursing
- oAdvanced knowledge of the GI tract anatomy, physiology and disease processes
- oExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- oResearch course
- oPublished literature
- oCounselling skills/experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St. Mark's Hospital at Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane
London
NW10 7NS
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
