Job summary
Job Title: Band 6 IBD CNS
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (dependant on experience)
Closing Date: 14th November 2024
Interview Date: 25th November 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant, delivering a high standard of nursing care based upon a sound evidence base, provide leadership and act as a specialist nursing resource to the patient, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the gastrointestinal tract with an understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD and associated conditions.
- Undertake nurse-led clinics for IBD and Coeliac patients in the Outpatient Department under the supervision of the Consultant following guidelines and agreed protocols.
- Provide screening for IBD patients for infection risk on diagnosis.
- Knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology of the anti-TNF therapy and ensure administration of the therapy is within the NMC guidelines (2006) for the safe administration of medications.
- Liaise with MDT to provide timely and appropriate care for inpatient IBD patients.
- Provide a telephone advice line for IBD patients.
- Undertake Endoscopist training for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Gastroscopy.
- Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
- Ability to interpret endoscopy, histology, pathology and radiology findings and understanding their significance in the management of IBD.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan and implement care programmes based on local organisational objectives, national guidelines and up to date evidence.
- Actively involved in the implementation of Capsule Endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of Crohns Disease and Coeliac Disease.
- Demonstrate a clear audit trail to evaluate service effectiveness.
- Ability to request further investigations under agreed protocols and guidelines according to assessment findings.
- Develop relationships with external self-help groups and charitable organisations e.g. NACC.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan and implement care programmes based on local organisational objectives, national guidelines and up to date evidence.
- Actively involved in the implementation of Capsule Endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of Crohns Disease and Coeliac Disease.
- Demonstrate a clear audit trail to evaluate service effectiveness.
- Ability to request further investigations under agreed protocols and guidelines according to assessment findings.
- Develop relationships with external self-help groups and charitable organisations e.g. NACC.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse Registration.
Desirable
- 1st Degree.
- Post graduate specialist training pertaining to Gastroenterology and IBD.
Experience/Background
Essential
- Experience of working in a Gastroenterology environment for a minimum of 2 years.
- Experience of implementing change successfully.
- Competent in use of IT skills (Microsoft packages).
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Manage own workload efficiently.
- Take an active part in education and development programmes of other health care professionals.
- An understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD and associated conditions.
- Assess, plan and implement care programmes based on local organisational objectives, national guidelines and contemporary evidence.
- Demonstrate clear communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to build clear working relationships with all staff groups.
- Demonstrate clear writing skills.
- act as Resource for expert advice within the IBD service across the local health economy.
Other
Essential
- Undertakes Endoscopist training for flexible sigmoidoscopy and gastroscopy.
Desirable
- Participate in and undertakes own research.
- be responsible for the production and review of clinical guidelines/protocols/care pathways in conjunction with clinical team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse Registration.
Desirable
- 1st Degree.
- Post graduate specialist training pertaining to Gastroenterology and IBD.
Experience/Background
Essential
- Experience of working in a Gastroenterology environment for a minimum of 2 years.
- Experience of implementing change successfully.
- Competent in use of IT skills (Microsoft packages).
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Manage own workload efficiently.
- Take an active part in education and development programmes of other health care professionals.
- An understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD and associated conditions.
- Assess, plan and implement care programmes based on local organisational objectives, national guidelines and contemporary evidence.
- Demonstrate clear communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to build clear working relationships with all staff groups.
- Demonstrate clear writing skills.
- act as Resource for expert advice within the IBD service across the local health economy.
Other
Essential
- Undertakes Endoscopist training for flexible sigmoidoscopy and gastroscopy.
Desirable
- Participate in and undertakes own research.
- be responsible for the production and review of clinical guidelines/protocols/care pathways in conjunction with clinical team.
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).
