Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, experienced IBD nurse to join the ULHT trust wide IBD nursing team.
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident, enthusiastic nurse to join our dynamic team providing IBD care across our Hospital sites. Our services include, but are not limited to, IBD nurse clinics, telephone support line, biologic infusion service, inpatient in-reach service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will need to have Gastroenterology, IBD or related experience, have excellent communication skills, the ability to work both independently under their own initiative and as part of a team, to be self-motivated with a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in IBD.
The post is an integral part of the gastroenterology multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with IBD, involving specialised nursing skills and leadership competencies which contribute to the effective and economical use of available resources in order to provide high quality patient care.
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 (20/21) 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
We will provide a stimulating and challenging role for you with full support to integrate into the multidisciplinary team of IBD & Gastroenterology. If you have excellent communication skills, are passionate about providing the highest standards of patient care, have the ability to work both independently under your own initiative and as part of a team, and have a desire to develop and consolidate knowledge and skills in IBD, we would welcome your application.
Please note: For more information in regards to this vacancy, please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will provide a stimulating and challenging role for you with full support to integrate into the multidisciplinary team of IBD & Gastroenterology. If you have excellent communication skills, are passionate about providing the highest standards of patient care, have the ability to work both independently under your own initiative and as part of a team, and have a desire to develop and consolidate knowledge and skills in IBD, we would welcome your application.
Please note: For more information in regards to this vacancy, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree or degree level education
- Physical Assessment and History Taking Course
- 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence based research/care
Desirable
- GCP/Research qualification/experience
- Counselling course
- Prescribing qualification
- Working towards Masters level education
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in gastroenterology
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of teaching in the practice setting
- In depth understanding of aetiology, pathogenesis of IBD, pharmaceutical knowledge, medical and surgical intervention
- Understanding of nutrition and IBD
- Teaching of other health care professionals
- Evidence of implementing changes in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Previous experience as an IBD CNS
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- In depth knowledge of IBD
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Experience of clinical supervision and developing objectives
- Demonstrate sound management and leadership skills
- Ability to lead and introduce change
- Assertiveness
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Sensitivity to patient needs
- Approachability
- Resilience
- Demonstrates ULHT Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Degree or degree level education
- Physical Assessment and History Taking Course
- 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence based research/care
Desirable
- GCP/Research qualification/experience
- Counselling course
- Prescribing qualification
- Working towards Masters level education
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in gastroenterology
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of teaching in the practice setting
- In depth understanding of aetiology, pathogenesis of IBD, pharmaceutical knowledge, medical and surgical intervention
- Understanding of nutrition and IBD
- Teaching of other health care professionals
- Evidence of implementing changes in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Previous experience as an IBD CNS
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- In depth knowledge of IBD
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Experience of clinical supervision and developing objectives
- Demonstrate sound management and leadership skills
- Ability to lead and introduce change
- Assertiveness
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Sensitivity to patient needs
- Approachability
- Resilience
- Demonstrates ULHT 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).
