Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Gastroenterology Team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated nurse to join this busy service. The nurse will have the opportunity to build upon and develop their knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, as well as being supported to gain formal qualifications such as speciality specific modules and non-medical prescribing.

Assist in the delivery of high quality Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) services throughout the Trust.

The C&W hospital has a strong IBD service, looking after some 600 patients, led by a consultant and clinical nurse specialist team. The service is supported by a monthly paediatric/adult IBD transition clinic (in association with a Consultant Paediatrician) and a weekly multi-disciplinary IBD meeting.

A clinical and biological IBD database is under construction. Our clinical fellow is developing the national twin IBD registry, as part of an MD thesis.

To apply for this role you will need to have a minimum of 4 years' experience as an IBD clinical Nurse Specialist experience

For further information, please contact Lilian Anya, Endoscopy Lead Nurse via email lilian.anya1@nhs.net or Dr Mahmood Wahed, mahmood.wahed@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Perform comprehensive assessment of patient health needs in early detection of IBD

To provide a specialist nurse led service working autonomously in providing care for IBD patients and their families according to agreed protocols or as specified by the Consultant Gastroenterologists.

Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs

Perform advanced clinical skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/or treatment

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development of services.

Monitor investigation results, initiating further assessment/review of treatment pathway as required. Monitor and manage patients whilst on treatment, including

Patients taking immunosuppressants and biologics. Explaining treatment goals and managing side effects

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services and within IBD services

Contribute to the health promotion and education for patients, relatives and MDT and within the local health economy

About us

About the Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people.Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's,in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for -our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe,effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminsterand are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.

Details

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-1590

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

  • Perform comprehensive assessment of patient health needs in early detection of IBD
  • To provide a specialist nurse led service working autonomously in providing care for IBD patients and their families according to agreed protocols or as specified by the Consultant Gastroenterologists.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs
  • Perform advanced clinical skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/or treatment
  • Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development of services.
  • Monitor investigation results, initiating further assessment/review of treatment pathway as required. Monitor and manage patients whilst on treatment, including

Professional Development

To be have a PDR annually and contribute to own personal development plan

To maintain and develop leadership, clinical competence and professional awareness in accordance with CPD and revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile

To take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance

Improving Quality and Developing Practice

To develop valid and reliable methods to continually evaluate and audit own practice and service outcomes, identifying, interpreting and acting on audit outcomes

To maintain records of activity including clinical coding, maintain appropriate documentation and participate in audit of documentation, clinical activity and outcomes

To use and develop information systems to support decision making and improve care

To maintain knowledge of contemporary epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional factors relevant to the specialist area of practice

Developing Self and Others

To participate in review of own practice with colleagues from own and other professions thorough case review and clinical supervision

To develop and provide patient education and information which is appropriate and responsive to individual needs and level of development

To participate in the development of evidence based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines

To evaluate knowledge and practice, identifying learning opportunities and continuing development through appraisal and personal development planning.

Research and Audit

To actively participate in clinical audits and monitor clinical effectiveness of the role.

  • To use audit results to promote and drive change as appropriate.
  • To actively disseminate good practice.
  • To participate in research projects and submit papers for publication.
  • Managerial Responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

  • Perform comprehensive assessment of patient health needs in early detection of IBD
  • To provide a specialist nurse led service working autonomously in providing care for IBD patients and their families according to agreed protocols or as specified by the Consultant Gastroenterologists.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs
  • Perform advanced clinical skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/or treatment
  • Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development of services.
  • Monitor investigation results, initiating further assessment/review of treatment pathway as required. Monitor and manage patients whilst on treatment, including

Professional Development

To be have a PDR annually and contribute to own personal development plan

To maintain and develop leadership, clinical competence and professional awareness in accordance with CPD and revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile

To take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance

Improving Quality and Developing Practice

To develop valid and reliable methods to continually evaluate and audit own practice and service outcomes, identifying, interpreting and acting on audit outcomes

To maintain records of activity including clinical coding, maintain appropriate documentation and participate in audit of documentation, clinical activity and outcomes

To use and develop information systems to support decision making and improve care

To maintain knowledge of contemporary epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional factors relevant to the specialist area of practice

Developing Self and Others

To participate in review of own practice with colleagues from own and other professions thorough case review and clinical supervision

To develop and provide patient education and information which is appropriate and responsive to individual needs and level of development

To participate in the development of evidence based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines

To evaluate knowledge and practice, identifying learning opportunities and continuing development through appraisal and personal development planning.

Research and Audit

To actively participate in clinical audits and monitor clinical effectiveness of the role.

  • To use audit results to promote and drive change as appropriate.
  • To actively disseminate good practice.
  • To participate in research projects and submit papers for publication.
  • Managerial Responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • oAdvanced knowledge of IBD,GI tract anatomy and physiology. oKnowledge of disease and care related to symptom management / treatments.
  • oDocumented evidence of CPD oWillingness to undertake further training
  • oEvidence of nursing management/leadership skills oExperience of case-load management
  • oknowledge of Data Protection oSafeguarding
  • Previous experience as an IBD CNS with minimum of 4 years
  • oNon-medical prescribing

Desirable

  • oHistory taking and assessment course
  • oIBD Module Course
  • oExperience in practice and service development including nurse led services

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of gastro-intestinal disease processes
  • oUnderstands physiological systems, disease processes and risks of associated medical technologies
  • oAbility to organise and prioritise workload oTime management and prioritisation skills
  • oAbility to work autonomously and work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • oAbility to respond calmly in difficult situations (e.g. verbal aggression).
Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • oAdvanced knowledge of IBD,GI tract anatomy and physiology. oKnowledge of disease and care related to symptom management / treatments.
  • oDocumented evidence of CPD oWillingness to undertake further training
  • oEvidence of nursing management/leadership skills oExperience of case-load management
  • oknowledge of Data Protection oSafeguarding
  • Previous experience as an IBD CNS with minimum of 4 years
  • oNon-medical prescribing

Desirable

  • oHistory taking and assessment course
  • oIBD Module Course
  • oExperience in practice and service development including nurse led services

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of gastro-intestinal disease processes
  • oUnderstands physiological systems, disease processes and risks of associated medical technologies
  • oAbility to organise and prioritise workload oTime management and prioritisation skills
  • oAbility to work autonomously and work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • oAbility to respond calmly in difficult situations (e.g. verbal aggression).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Endoscopy / Clinical Endoscopist

Lilian Anya

lilian.anya1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-1590

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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