Job summary
The formation of a stoma is a life-changing event. Therefore, expert specialist stoma care support is required not just in the acute post-operative period but in the long term to enable full rehabilitation and independence.
The Stoma Team cares for patients before and after emergency/elective colorectal and urology surgery. This is a diverse role involving a significant amount of clinical care, which is delivered within acute/community hospitals, nurse led clinics, patient's homes and nursing/residential homes. Advice is also provided by telephone to patient, carers and GPs.
We have a commitment to working within the multidisciplinary setting with strong links to colorectal and uro-oncology teams and supporting the enhanced recovery protocol.
The successful applicant must show a significant interest in the speciality, and/or wound care, possess good communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy teaching, which is a major focus of this role. Previous experience in surgery or gastro-enterology specialities will be an advantage.
The role offers funded specialist training opportunities such as Masterclasses and practical study. Key board skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team in providing specialist advice and nursing care for patients in the acute/community setting and nurse led clinics.
Provide support for patients undergoing stoma surgery for both benign and malignant disease and to assist in the adjustment to altered body image and function.
Promote patient independence in stoma care, optimising potential for recovery and rehabilitation to as near normal lifestyle as possible.
Acts as a resource for health care professionals, participating in teaching of patients and staff in clinical areas, aiming to improve and maintain quality standards of care for all stoma patients.
About us
Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of what we do. Patients and carers are the 'experts' in how they feel and what it is like to live with or care for someone with a particular illness or condition. The patients' experience of our services should guide the way we deliver services and influence how we engage with patients every day in our work.
All staff should communicate effectively in their day to day practice with patients and should support and enable patients/carers to make choices, changes and influence the way their treatment or care is provided. All staff, managers and Board members should work to promote effective patient, carer and public involvement in all elements of their work
We have a duty to involve, engage and consult with patients, carers and families about plans for health facilities and the provision of our services. North Bristol NHS Trust wholeheartedly embraces the principles of patient partnership and has made clear its commitment to involve patients in key aspects of its work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Provides specialist clinical advice for patients, their families and health care professionals
- Asseses, plans and implements specialist knowledge of relevant disease and treatment processes and stoma care products
- Uses supporting skills to assist patients in adjusting to their disease, altered body image/function and potential sexual dysfunction
- Promotes self-care by teaching patients wherever possible to manage their own stoma care
- Manages a designated group of patients under the supervision of senior nurse and participates in nurse led clinics
- Provides clinical advice on the use of stoma products for enterocutaneous fistulae
- Refers to and liaises with other health care agencies, maintaining close links with Colorectal Uro-oncology and Palliative care teams
- Provides prescribing information for General Practitioners and Community nurses
- Maintains accurate patient records ensuring confidentiality is assured
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Demonstrates awareness of health and safety guidelines attending training sessions as appropriate e.g. Fire, Manual handling, Child protection
- Ensures that Trust policies and procedures are followed
Education
Acts as a specialist resource for up to date information and advice for health care professionals in the acute Trust and Primary Care
- Provides high quality health education/promotion for patients and families including diet, exercise, travel, return to work, hernia prevention and support
- Provides up to date knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and treatments, utilising research findings
- Promotes quality standards of care and identifies educational requirements of staff caring for stoma patients
- Promotes a positive learning environment within clinical settings
- Acts as a role model within clinical practice
- Participates in research & audit
- Participates in the clinical governance agenda
- Identifies own personal development/training requirements, including attending conferences/ seminars/ courses
Management
- Contributes to service development and implement innovative ways of working
- Promotes cost effective use of clinical resources
- Maintains clinical records protecting confidentiality
- Maintains effective working relations with manufacturing companies and participates in product evaluations
- Participates in regional and national stoma care meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Provides specialist clinical advice for patients, their families and health care professionals
- Asseses, plans and implements specialist knowledge of relevant disease and treatment processes and stoma care products
- Uses supporting skills to assist patients in adjusting to their disease, altered body image/function and potential sexual dysfunction
- Promotes self-care by teaching patients wherever possible to manage their own stoma care
- Manages a designated group of patients under the supervision of senior nurse and participates in nurse led clinics
- Provides clinical advice on the use of stoma products for enterocutaneous fistulae
- Refers to and liaises with other health care agencies, maintaining close links with Colorectal Uro-oncology and Palliative care teams
- Provides prescribing information for General Practitioners and Community nurses
- Maintains accurate patient records ensuring confidentiality is assured
- Demonstrates evidence based practice
- Demonstrates awareness of health and safety guidelines attending training sessions as appropriate e.g. Fire, Manual handling, Child protection
- Ensures that Trust policies and procedures are followed
Education
Acts as a specialist resource for up to date information and advice for health care professionals in the acute Trust and Primary Care
- Provides high quality health education/promotion for patients and families including diet, exercise, travel, return to work, hernia prevention and support
- Provides up to date knowledge of current trends in surgical procedures and treatments, utilising research findings
- Promotes quality standards of care and identifies educational requirements of staff caring for stoma patients
- Promotes a positive learning environment within clinical settings
- Acts as a role model within clinical practice
- Participates in research & audit
- Participates in the clinical governance agenda
- Identifies own personal development/training requirements, including attending conferences/ seminars/ courses
Management
- Contributes to service development and implement innovative ways of working
- Promotes cost effective use of clinical resources
- Maintains clinical records protecting confidentiality
- Maintains effective working relations with manufacturing companies and participates in product evaluations
- Participates in regional and national stoma care meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Stoma Care Qualification
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post registration experience
- Shows an interest in the specialty
Desirable
- Gastro/surgical experience
- Stoma/wound care experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and developing practice by example
- Good key board skills
Desirable
- Multi-professional working
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to delivery of high quality nursing care
Desirable
- Able to manage own workload
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to cope in emotional situations
Desirable
- Confident and empathetic when dealing with patients and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Stoma Care Qualification
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post registration experience
- Shows an interest in the specialty
Desirable
- Gastro/surgical experience
- Stoma/wound care experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and developing practice by example
- Good key board skills
Desirable
- Multi-professional working
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to delivery of high quality nursing care
Desirable
- Able to manage own workload
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to cope in emotional situations
Desirable
- Confident and empathetic when dealing with patients and carers
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).
