Job summary
To provide a comprehensive, specialised nursing service to patients in relation to colorectal conditions, stoma care and fistula management.
Acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, advisor and expert resource to other health professionals within the hospital and community Trusts.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert advice and support to patients and carers from diagnosis and throughout the patient pathway.
Provide clear, accurate and appropriate written and verbal information according to the patients needs.
Act as a point of contact, as a coordinator of care, liaising with MDT and others
Attend MDT and other relevant meetings, contributing specialist nursing knowledge and skills and acting as a patient advocate.
Assess, plan and implement care for individual patients.
Responsible for assessing, negotiating and making optimal site for stoma formation in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery
Educate patients, relatives about basic principles of stoma care.
Provide ongoing support
Our department is driven by the trusts strategic objectives and organisational values such as We Care.
We are a small nursing team but work well and efficiently together.
Extensive training will be given.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Person Specification
Experince
Essential
- Proven experience at Band 5 with an interest within colorectal / stoma care.
- Demonstrable awareness of current speciality issues
- Awareness of Local and National drivers relating to NHS and Oncology pathways.
- Experience of working within a clinical area that provides services for colorectal lower GI patients.
- Experience of working with learners and delivering clinical based education / development
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Band 6 Role previously either substantive, secondment or development
- Experience in audit projects
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Adult (NMC)
- Willingness to commence and complete Degree or Master Degree (if degree already completed)
- Certificate in Teaching/Assessing - or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent post registration training and development relevant to current post.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates advanced comprehensive verbal, written and listening skills.
- Self Motivator/Self starter.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Demonstrable Commitment to improving team work
- Team Management/Leadership skills
- Demonstrates ability to handle complex situations
- Ability to fulfil contractual requirements (Time management/ flexibility)
Desirable
Person Specification
Experince
Essential
- Proven experience at Band 5 with an interest within colorectal / stoma care.
- Demonstrable awareness of current speciality issues
- Awareness of Local and National drivers relating to NHS and Oncology pathways.
- Experience of working within a clinical area that provides services for colorectal lower GI patients.
- Experience of working with learners and delivering clinical based education / development
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Band 6 Role previously either substantive, secondment or development
- Experience in audit projects
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Adult (NMC)
- Willingness to commence and complete Degree or Master Degree (if degree already completed)
- Certificate in Teaching/Assessing - or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent post registration training and development relevant to current post.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates advanced comprehensive verbal, written and listening skills.
- Self Motivator/Self starter.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Demonstrable Commitment to improving team work
- Team Management/Leadership skills
- Demonstrates ability to handle complex situations
- Ability to fulfil contractual requirements (Time management/ flexibility)
Desirable
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).
