Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join the ULHT trust wide IBD nursing team. The post is an integral part of the gastroenterology multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The nursing service is led by a band 8a advanced nurse practitioner, supported by a band 7 IBD clinical nurse specialist and this post will be one of three band 6 nurses.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, committed, confident, enthusiastic nurse, ideally with gastroenterology or related experience, to join our dynamic team providing high quality patient care across our Hospital sites.
The post holder will contribute to the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nursing Service in collaboration with the Lead IBD ANP, Consultant Gastroenterologists, ward staff and other health professionals.
They will assess, plan and deliver evidence based care for patients through the effective and efficient use of resources within clearly defined protocols and guidelines. Nurse led clinics, telephone and email advice service, MDT meetings, biologic and immunomodulator monitoring is just a snap shot of the varied duties this role encompasses.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse
- oDegree or working towards degree level education
- o998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oEvidence based research/care
Desirable
- oCounselling course
- GCP/Research qualification/experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience in gastroenterology/colorectal
- oAn understanding of aetiology, pathogenesis of IBD, pharmaceutical knowledge, medical and surgical intervention.
- oUnderstanding of nutrition and IBD
- oExperience of multidisciplinary team working
- oTeaching of other health care professionals
- oExperience of teaching in the practice setting
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Evidence of implementing changes in practice
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of IBD
- oWell-developed interpersonal skills
- oHighly motivated and able to work on own initiative
- oLeadership and motivational skills
- oDiplomatic
Desirable
- Ability to lead and introduce change
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a person centred approach to care; developing plans with patients
- Working to resolve complex issues
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Flexibility in approach to work
- Clear knowledge of professional boundaries
- Ability to travel across ULHT sites
- Demonstrates trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse
- oDegree or working towards degree level education
- o998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oEvidence based research/care
Desirable
- oCounselling course
- GCP/Research qualification/experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience in gastroenterology/colorectal
- oAn understanding of aetiology, pathogenesis of IBD, pharmaceutical knowledge, medical and surgical intervention.
- oUnderstanding of nutrition and IBD
- oExperience of multidisciplinary team working
- oTeaching of other health care professionals
- oExperience of teaching in the practice setting
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Evidence of implementing changes in practice
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of IBD
- oWell-developed interpersonal skills
- oHighly motivated and able to work on own initiative
- oLeadership and motivational skills
- oDiplomatic
Desirable
- Ability to lead and introduce change
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a person centred approach to care; developing plans with patients
- Working to resolve complex issues
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Flexibility in approach to work
- Clear knowledge of professional boundaries
- Ability to travel across ULHT sites
- Demonstrates trust values
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).
