Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic nurse to join our Colorectal Stoma team at Barts Healthcare Trust. You will primarily be based at Whipps Cross Hospital and work closely with all Colorectal Stoma clinical nurse specialists within the Trust.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in the functioning of the Colorectal Stoma CNS service and be a key member of the team working to deliver a high quality patient experience.
The post-holder will be responsible for a patient caseload and provide expert advice, information and support for our patients. It is essential to possess the knowledge and skills necessary for the post. The post holder will run nurse led clinics to facilitate effective health care delivery on the pre and post operative pathway.
We require someone who can work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Leadership, innovation, motivation and excellent communication skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist nursing service ensuring that patients referred to the Trust undergoing surgery which may result in a stoma receive the highest standard of clinical care and have access to a fully comprehensive support service. The stoma care nurse will influence patient care through clinical practice, management, education, problem solving and professional activities taking into account corporate and directorate objectives and the Clinical Governance framework.
About us
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in a colorectal surgical setting
- Previous experience with delivering Stoma Care
Desirable
- Nurses led Clinics
- Experience in pre op counselling & sting stoma patient
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs stoma care
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients
- Flexibility
- Ability to support others
- Ability to organize and forward plan
- Ability to respond to challenges in a proactive way
- Ability to adapt evidence based practice into the clinical setting
- Advocacy skills
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Stoma Siting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in a colorectal surgical setting
- Previous experience with delivering Stoma Care
Desirable
- Nurses led Clinics
- Experience in pre op counselling & sting stoma patient
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs stoma care
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with MDT and patients
- Flexibility
- Ability to support others
- Ability to organize and forward plan
- Ability to respond to challenges in a proactive way
- Ability to adapt evidence based practice into the clinical setting
- Advocacy skills
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Stoma Siting
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).
