Job summary
An exciting position within the specialism of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has become available within Dorset County Hospital.
This permanent position is ideal for a nurse with a strong background in IBD, who is ready to take on a leadership role within an established team. You will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise, with training, supervision, and opportunities to attend relevant study sessions provided by both nursing and medical supervisors.
We would welcome you making contact and enquiring further if this post if of interest to you.
The key responsibilities of the job are:
- To lead & participate in advanced nursing & multi-disciplinary services related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
- The post holder will provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care within the IBD specialist area of nursing care, ensuring the efficient running of the service.
- The post holder will undertake thorough holistic patient assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, monitoring response to treatment and provide education and support to patients.
- To post holder will establish, develop and lead the evolving IBD service to enable a fully holistic & innovative approach.
Main duties of the job
Key outcomes are:
- To provide an autonomous inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) service using expert clinical judgement & knowledge of the specialty.
- To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice & implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within IBD.
- To lead & innovate nursing practice within IBD both within the Trust & through local networks.
- To develop IBD guidelines, protocols & policies for the Trust & local services.
- To develop staff within the IBD team providing support, advice, formal & informal education.
- To develop support strategies, and resources for patients to promote self-management of their IBD.
- To develop & lead educational strategies for all level health care professionals & service users within the IBD service
- To hold accountability for the running of the IBD service & the provision of patient care.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to develop training programmes & for other health care professionals, patients and families in the care of inflammatory bowel disease
- The skills & abilities to set up & coordinate educational support groups for patients & relatives
- Ability to design, implement and audit multidisciplinary standards of care or involvement in the implementation of clinical benchmarking
- Advanced communication skills and ability to negotiate
Desirable
- Proven I.T. skills
- Good presentation skills & teaching style
- Ability to problem solve and prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to establish a role and develop collaborative working relationships within different teams
- Ability to work autonomously managing own caseload
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 in an acute nursing setting
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease needs
- Knowledge in managing and supporting patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching/Supervision of other health care professionals
- Knowledge of current advances in inflammatory bowel disease
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology & Principle Investigator oversight of research trials
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- RGN
- Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease experience & training e.g. BSc Gastroenterology
Desirable
- ENB 998 - or other teaching qualifications
- Educated to degree level
- Educated to or working towards masters level
Person Specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to develop training programmes & for other health care professionals, patients and families in the care of inflammatory bowel disease
- The skills & abilities to set up & coordinate educational support groups for patients & relatives
- Ability to design, implement and audit multidisciplinary standards of care or involvement in the implementation of clinical benchmarking
- Advanced communication skills and ability to negotiate
Desirable
- Proven I.T. skills
- Good presentation skills & teaching style
- Ability to problem solve and prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to establish a role and develop collaborative working relationships within different teams
- Ability to work autonomously managing own caseload
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 in an acute nursing setting
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease needs
- Knowledge in managing and supporting patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching/Supervision of other health care professionals
- Knowledge of current advances in inflammatory bowel disease
- Knowledge of research and audit methodology & Principle Investigator oversight of research trials
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- RGN
- Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease experience & training e.g. BSc Gastroenterology
Desirable
- ENB 998 - or other teaching qualifications
- Educated to degree level
- Educated to or working towards masters level
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).
