Job summary
UHSussex is pleased to have secured external funding for the role of Community Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stoma Care.
We are currently in the process of relocating Elective Colorectal& Lower GI Cancer Surgery and Stoma Reversal Surgery from Royal Sussex County in Brighton tothe Worthing site, creating a centre of excellence forColorectalCancer Surgery delivered across at Worthing and St Richard's hospitals
This is an exciting development where we be investing in new theatre and bed capacity and associated surgeon, anaesthetic, nursing, therapies and other workforce requirements to meet the additional demand in Worthing.
This new post will be key in supporting the delivery of the service.
The post holder will work with the Stoma Care Nursing team in delivering and managing an expert Stoma Care Nursing Service for University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trustpredominantlyinthe communityandat Worthing General Hospital.The roleinvolvespatient centredindividualised care to thoseundergoing Colorectal, Urology and Gynaecologysurgery resulting in a stoma.
You will alsosupportpaediatricand neonatal stoma care services within both secondary and primary care settings.Youwill provide professional and clinicalexpertisetoassistthe physical,psychological, and social rehabilitation of patients requiring surgery involving stoma formation.
This is a developmental role where you will progress to a band 7 once all competencies and trainings are completed.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist services and advice to patients and their families who potentially orrequirestoma forming surgery. This role will require the post holder to undertake community visits andwill run nurse-led clinics and will teach a wide range of healthcare professionals with support from senior stoma care CNS's.The position would be suitable for a registered nurse with provenexperience working as a Stoma Care CNS with Surgicaland Colorectal experience.You willbe looking to further develop yourcareer as a Stoma Care Nurse specialist and will havea passion forthe speciality andservice development.
Applicants who may prefer part time hoursand would consider a job share are encouraged to apply.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack:https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
Predominantly community based role but will be expected to work within Worthing hospital site as required, depending on workload or to cover leave.
To accept referrals to see patients from consultant surgeons, ward staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To site for stoma formation in the optimum position to prevent physiological or psychological distress to the patient (this service should always be offered to elective patients and emergency patients wherever possible).
To provide patients with advice on suitable appliances and accessories as required, always ensuring impartiality.
Use clinical judgement and autonomous decision making concerning the interpretation and analysis of complex information from a variety of sources.
Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to formulate implement and evaluate an appropriate plan of care for the patient in a timely manner.
To be responsible for own caseload of patients with new or established stomas within the hospital and provide continued advice and support on discharge.
Plan and prioritise working day to best meet the needs of the service, whilst remaining flexible enough to respond to sudden changes in those needs.
To contact and meet with patients preoperatively to provide information and education to them and their relatives/carers regarding their proposed surgery and stoma formation.
To provide postoperative information, counselling, and support to ensure that the patients and their relatives/carers have a level of knowledge commensurate with their needs.
To offer a supportive service applying specialist knowledge to enable patients to adapt to their surgery and stoma formation.
To assist and advise ward teams with all aspects of care for patients with a stoma.
To act as a clinical role model to others by working collaboratively with the ward teams in promoting best practice standards in stoma care.
Promote safe and effective care of patients by having awareness of, and utilising Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) UK Clinical guidelines to underpin evidence-based practice.
Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in accordance with Trust policy, to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
Predominantly community based role but will be expected to work within Worthing hospital site as required, depending on workload or to cover leave.
To accept referrals to see patients from consultant surgeons, ward staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To site for stoma formation in the optimum position to prevent physiological or psychological distress to the patient (this service should always be offered to elective patients and emergency patients wherever possible).
To provide patients with advice on suitable appliances and accessories as required, always ensuring impartiality.
Use clinical judgement and autonomous decision making concerning the interpretation and analysis of complex information from a variety of sources.
Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to formulate implement and evaluate an appropriate plan of care for the patient in a timely manner.
To be responsible for own caseload of patients with new or established stomas within the hospital and provide continued advice and support on discharge.
Plan and prioritise working day to best meet the needs of the service, whilst remaining flexible enough to respond to sudden changes in those needs.
To contact and meet with patients preoperatively to provide information and education to them and their relatives/carers regarding their proposed surgery and stoma formation.
To provide postoperative information, counselling, and support to ensure that the patients and their relatives/carers have a level of knowledge commensurate with their needs.
To offer a supportive service applying specialist knowledge to enable patients to adapt to their surgery and stoma formation.
To assist and advise ward teams with all aspects of care for patients with a stoma.
To act as a clinical role model to others by working collaboratively with the ward teams in promoting best practice standards in stoma care.
Promote safe and effective care of patients by having awareness of, and utilising Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) UK Clinical guidelines to underpin evidence-based practice.
Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in accordance with Trust policy, to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake top up. PS/PA or mentorship qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development in related field. Significant experience in relevant specialty. Significant nursing experience in hospital setting, and interest in stoma care
Desirable
- Qualification in stoma care. Colorectal module. Experience of undertaking audit, research and evidence-based practice.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice relating to stoma care. Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively and discuss sensitive and sometimes highly complex and potentially distressing information with patients and families/carers. Teaching and facilitation experience. Ability to participate in and implement the development of nursing practice. Ability to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care and patient experience. Able to problem solve and seek solutions.
Desirable
People Management and Development
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload and respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions. Ability to deal with complex situations.
Desirable
- Conflict management and negotiation skills Participated in service development and implementation of change
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Freedom to Act Is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understands what results or standards are to be achieved.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake top up. PS/PA or mentorship qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development in related field. Significant experience in relevant specialty. Significant nursing experience in hospital setting, and interest in stoma care
Desirable
- Qualification in stoma care. Colorectal module. Experience of undertaking audit, research and evidence-based practice.
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice relating to stoma care. Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively and discuss sensitive and sometimes highly complex and potentially distressing information with patients and families/carers. Teaching and facilitation experience. Ability to participate in and implement the development of nursing practice. Ability to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care and patient experience. Able to problem solve and seek solutions.
Desirable
People Management and Development
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload and respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions. Ability to deal with complex situations.
Desirable
- Conflict management and negotiation skills Participated in service development and implementation of change
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Freedom to Act Is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understands what results or standards are to be achieved.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
