Job summary
Stoma Care Specialist Nurse
Department: Stoma Care Department
Band: 6 pro-rata if part-time
Hours: 30 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small team of nurse specialists in the stoma care department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in stoma care to join our small team based in the hospital but also caring for patients in the community. The role will include working with babies and children.
The successful candidate will have recent clinical experience of caring for patients with a stoma as well as two years surgical nursing experience. The individual will be able to demonstrate their ability to work effectively both within a team and autonomously combined with excellent organisational and communication skills.
You will be part of a progressive team providing pre-operative stoma counselling and siting, post-operative teaching, outpatient nurse-led clinics and supporting patients in the community. The successful candidate can expect an induction programme tailored specifically to their experience, starting with a period of work shadowing, covering all areas of the service.
A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Interview date: Week commencing 26.01.2026
Main duties of the job
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You will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and knowledge through industry-led training and education opportunities, including attending relevant courses, study days and conferences. You will be expected to contribute to departmental research, quality improvement projects and be involved in teaching stoma care to other health care professionals.
To be part of a small team under the delegation of the Lead Stoma Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner and in partnership with the other Stoma Care Specialist Nurses within the trust to provide evidence based patient centred care for patients with a stoma.
To support the development and provision of a high quality specialist nursing service to both inpatients and outpatients working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The role also includes working with babies and children.
To ensure that patients and their families/carers are fully informed and supported throughout their treatment pathway.
To function as an autonomous nurse specialist providing a specialist level of knowledge, advice and care within the field of stoma care supporting developments in advancement of nurse led service provision in line with competency.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Provide specialist nursing practice intervention so that the specific needs of the individual patients/clients are addressed. Provide direct care as per job plan, working alongside the nursing staff in the clinical setting and providing a visible strong role model to ensure best practice.
To provide advice and support for all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the care of patients with a stoma at all stages of their pathway. To communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients with a stoma experience seamless, high quality service.
To provide guidance, support, advice and counselling to patients and their family/carer. To recognise personal limitations and know when to refer patients to a specialised counselling service.
Education
To be accountable for own professional practice and responsible for acquiring, developing and maintaining competencies and skills at an advanced level commensurate to this role.
To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patients and their families.
To actively teach nursing staff in the clinical area and evaluate their learning in conjunction with the senior nursing staff.
To work collaboratively on education strategies which support stoma services and service development.
Be regarded as an expert resource in stoma care.
Leadership
To provide a leadership role model within the clinical setting demonstrating expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.
Empower other colleagues with their own professional development.
To be highly visible, accessible and approachable to staff, patients, carers, families and the public, ensuring that channels of communication are sustained and created.
To contribute to the development of patient pathways, policies and protocols, to enable changes in practice to be achieved, implemented and evaluated.
Research and Audit
To have a good understanding of quality research to improve patient care.
To contribute to audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the service on a regular basis and disseminate to the multidisciplinary team as required.
To contribute to clinical governance developments in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.
Collect and support the analysis of information related to patient satisfaction and evaluation of the service. Demonstrate improvement related to patient feedback aimed at enhancing the patient experience.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Provide specialist nursing practice intervention so that the specific needs of the individual patients/clients are addressed. Provide direct care as per job plan, working alongside the nursing staff in the clinical setting and providing a visible strong role model to ensure best practice.
To provide advice and support for all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the care of patients with a stoma at all stages of their pathway. To communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients with a stoma experience seamless, high quality service.
To provide guidance, support, advice and counselling to patients and their family/carer. To recognise personal limitations and know when to refer patients to a specialised counselling service.
Education
To be accountable for own professional practice and responsible for acquiring, developing and maintaining competencies and skills at an advanced level commensurate to this role.
To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patients and their families.
To actively teach nursing staff in the clinical area and evaluate their learning in conjunction with the senior nursing staff.
To work collaboratively on education strategies which support stoma services and service development.
Be regarded as an expert resource in stoma care.
Leadership
To provide a leadership role model within the clinical setting demonstrating expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.
Empower other colleagues with their own professional development.
To be highly visible, accessible and approachable to staff, patients, carers, families and the public, ensuring that channels of communication are sustained and created.
To contribute to the development of patient pathways, policies and protocols, to enable changes in practice to be achieved, implemented and evaluated.
Research and Audit
To have a good understanding of quality research to improve patient care.
To contribute to audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the service on a regular basis and disseminate to the multidisciplinary team as required.
To contribute to clinical governance developments in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.
Collect and support the analysis of information related to patient satisfaction and evaluation of the service. Demonstrate improvement related to patient feedback aimed at enhancing the patient experience.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Currently on the NMC register
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Module
- Stoma care/colorectal qualification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration with 1 year working within colorectal/stoma care surgery
Desirable
- Recent experience working in stoma care/colorectal role or environment
- Supervision of junior members of staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment
- Practice evidence based care
- IT literacy/presentation
Desirable
- Basic management skills
- Counselling skills
- Teaching Skills
- Participation in research and audit
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Manage own professional portfolio
- Considerate and respectful
- Motivated
- Approachable
- Flexible and adaptable
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; face to face, via telephone and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Able to be flexible with working hours if the demand of the department required (possibility of weekend working)
- Full driving licence and access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Currently on the NMC register
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Module
- Stoma care/colorectal qualification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration with 1 year working within colorectal/stoma care surgery
Desirable
- Recent experience working in stoma care/colorectal role or environment
- Supervision of junior members of staff and students
Skills
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Ability to prioritise appropriately
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment
- Practice evidence based care
- IT literacy/presentation
Desirable
- Basic management skills
- Counselling skills
- Teaching Skills
- Participation in research and audit
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Manage own professional portfolio
- Considerate and respectful
- Motivated
- Approachable
- Flexible and adaptable
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; face to face, via telephone and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Able to be flexible with working hours if the demand of the department required (possibility of weekend working)
- Full driving licence and access to a car
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
