Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced stoma care nurse specialist, who has a prescribing qualification (or who is working towards this) to join the excellent, award-winning stoma care team at UHBW.
This post will form a significant part of a new project in the delivery of a nurse-led stoma care service whereby stoma care patients will receive their prescriptions for ostomy products from the nursing service.
The post holder will work 18.75 hours and will be predominantly based at Bristol Royal Infirmary but will run the service, in conjunction with the lead nurse, for all ostomates in the UHBW catchment.
Applications for this post are invited from nurses who are experienced in stoma care. We are looking for an individual who is flexible, dynamic, self-motivated and reliable. You should uphold excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. You will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and the implementation of national guidelines as well as be a key proponent in the delivery of this new service.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve the clinical assessment of patients, at various stages of their stoma care journey, and the selection, prescription and evaluation of product effectiveness. The post holder will run clinics, both face to face and telephone, prescribe items, negotiate complex product assessments and deliver high quality, evidence-based ostomy care and prescriptions.
As an experienced stoma care nurse specialist, the post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with colorectal surgeons, oncologists, palliative care team, primary care, prescriptions coordinators and ICB colleagues, as well as a link to other teams within the hospital and community.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Active 1st level registration with NMC
- Non-medical prescriber qualification with the NMC
- Masters level study or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Significant relevant clinical experience in specialist area
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
- Knowledge of the ostomate cohort of the UHBW catchment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Expert in specific area of practice and takes accountability for own actions
- Able to gain credibility and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
- Ability to cope with sensitive and sometimes distressing emotional issues, and to support others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Active 1st level registration with NMC
- Non-medical prescriber qualification with the NMC
- Masters level study or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Significant relevant clinical experience in specialist area
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
- Knowledge of the ostomate cohort of the UHBW catchment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Expert in specific area of practice and takes accountability for own actions
- Able to gain credibility and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
- Ability to cope with sensitive and sometimes distressing emotional issues, and to support others
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
