Job summary
The opportunity has arisen to join our inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) service as a CNS. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated nurses to provide advanced clinical expertise and innovative approach to work with the team in providing a high-quality service to patients with IBD. The nursing service includes nurse run outpatient clinics, telephone clinics, coordination of biologic services and an email / phone advice line.
The role also involves assessing and diagnosing patients, teaching and supporting patients, families and other health care professionals, carrying regular research and audit and working alongside the other nurses in the team to develop nursing care.
Main duties of the job
- To provide an autonomous inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) service, using advanced clinical judgement and knowledge of the specialty.
- To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within IBD.
- To manage patient caseloads autonomously and run clinics independently once competencies achieved.
- To manage patient flare line, alongside other CNS team members.
- To partake in inpatient reviews and patient education.
- To effectively and safely manage continuous medication use, and undertake appropriate monitoring required to ensure patient safety.
- To lead and innovate nursing practice within IBD, both within the Trust and through local networks.
- To review and develop IBD guidelines, protocols, and policies for the Trust.
- To work alongside & develop all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education.
- Participate in departmental audit (local and national) and implementation and evaluation of audit outcomes / national standards.
- You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others, as well as demonstrating significant initiative.
- The post holder (Nursing) must comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.
About us
ROYAL FREE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE TEAM
The Royal Free Hospital has an extensive gastroenterology nursing service that provides advanced clinical care, support, advice and consultancy to patients referred into our outpatient department. Services include general gastroenterology clinics for routine, urgent and cancer referrals, GI physiology, endoscopy diagnostic services and multi-diagnostic clinics in conjunction with University College London Hospitals. The service also provides specialist scleroderma clinics, an inflammatory bowel disease/ nutrition service and an interventional endoscopy service which is internationally recognised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To manage an agreed caseload, under the supervision of the nurse specialist team, using in depth knowledge of the patient / client group.
- To instigate all diagnostics including radiological and investigative procedures following Trust guidelines.
- To act as an expert role model in nursing care to other nurses within the team and nationally, as required.
- Participate in IBD related audit, both locally and nationally.
- To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
- Practices as a registered non-medical prescriber according to NMC standards of practice and Trust non-medical prescribing policy.
- To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with IBD and complex physical and psychological related problems.
- To review and develop nursing guidelines / protocols related to IBD at a local and network level.
- Participate in Trust wide MDTs and service planning meetings relating to the IBD service.
- Demonstrate self-development in facilitating continuing education and acquiring related experience.
RESEARCH
- To participate in the review of care pathways, standards & policies relating to IBD nursing practice.
- To critically appraise research and guidance, relevant to IBD patient care pathways.
- To contribute towards the development of national guidance.
- To carry out regular audit and review of the inflammatory bowel disease service and produce outcomes in an annual report ensuring user involvement.
- To develop nursing research skills and contribute to the development of nursing research within the specialty.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
- To provide advice on care practices and delivery throughout the specialty using advanced nursing knowledge and skills.
- To work closely alongside other advanced practitioners within the department, Trust and network with those advancing nursing roles.
- To work to implement the Trust Nursing Strategy and goals into service by participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice.
- To use an innovative approach to nursing practice, whilst being aware of personal limitations.
- Identifying areas where inflammatory bowel disease reviews can enhance patient care and deliver value for money.
- To establish strong working links with other key colleagues, both within and outside the Trust.
- To use expertise to provide practical strategies to solve problems identified by other members of the health care team.
- To promote the IBD nursing service within the Trust and the local network.
- To initiate and develop collaborative care strategies by using expertise in relevant multidisciplinary meetings.
EDUCATION
- To provide effective teaching to individual patients and their families.
- To actively seek out opportunities to participate in formal and informal teaching and training of all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To pursue a programme of continuous education to achieve and maintain expertise for the post.
- To provide advice and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in relation to specialist nursing practice in inflammatory bowel disease.
- To promote IBD service and knowledge to other departments within the Trust.
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To manage an agreed caseload, under the supervision of the nurse specialist team, using in depth knowledge of the patient / client group.
- To instigate all diagnostics including radiological and investigative procedures following Trust guidelines.
- To act as an expert role model in nursing care to other nurses within the team and nationally, as required.
- Participate in IBD related audit, both locally and nationally.
- To document all care given using the Trust guidelines.
- Practices as a registered non-medical prescriber according to NMC standards of practice and Trust non-medical prescribing policy.
- To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with IBD and complex physical and psychological related problems.
- To review and develop nursing guidelines / protocols related to IBD at a local and network level.
- Participate in Trust wide MDTs and service planning meetings relating to the IBD service.
- Demonstrate self-development in facilitating continuing education and acquiring related experience.
RESEARCH
- To participate in the review of care pathways, standards & policies relating to IBD nursing practice.
- To critically appraise research and guidance, relevant to IBD patient care pathways.
- To contribute towards the development of national guidance.
- To carry out regular audit and review of the inflammatory bowel disease service and produce outcomes in an annual report ensuring user involvement.
- To develop nursing research skills and contribute to the development of nursing research within the specialty.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
- To provide advice on care practices and delivery throughout the specialty using advanced nursing knowledge and skills.
- To work closely alongside other advanced practitioners within the department, Trust and network with those advancing nursing roles.
- To work to implement the Trust Nursing Strategy and goals into service by participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice.
- To use an innovative approach to nursing practice, whilst being aware of personal limitations.
- Identifying areas where inflammatory bowel disease reviews can enhance patient care and deliver value for money.
- To establish strong working links with other key colleagues, both within and outside the Trust.
- To use expertise to provide practical strategies to solve problems identified by other members of the health care team.
- To promote the IBD nursing service within the Trust and the local network.
- To initiate and develop collaborative care strategies by using expertise in relevant multidisciplinary meetings.
EDUCATION
- To provide effective teaching to individual patients and their families.
- To actively seek out opportunities to participate in formal and informal teaching and training of all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To pursue a programme of continuous education to achieve and maintain expertise for the post.
- To provide advice and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in relation to specialist nursing practice in inflammatory bowel disease.
- To promote IBD service and knowledge to other departments within the Trust.
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Teaching qualification
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- Specialist post graduate degree level qualification (eg IBD module)
- Educated to master's level, or demonstrate working towards
Experience
Essential
- At least Band 6 (Min 3 years) in an acute nursing setting, or relevant Gastroenterology experience
- Able to demonstrate achievement & service development in a Band 6 setting
- Teaching / supervision of other health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working with complex patient management
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Teaching qualification
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- Specialist post graduate degree level qualification (eg IBD module)
- Educated to master's level, or demonstrate working towards
Experience
Essential
- At least Band 6 (Min 3 years) in an acute nursing setting, or relevant Gastroenterology experience
- Able to demonstrate achievement & service development in a Band 6 setting
- Teaching / supervision of other health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working with complex patient management
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).
