Job summary
J-pouch and IBD surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the IBD and j-pouch surgical team at Chelsea and Westminster hospital. We are looking for a nurse with experience in bowel surgery to provide specialist nursing support and advice to patients undergoing surgery for IBD and j-pouch formation. You would work closely with all members of the MDT to provide comprehensive follow-up, in nurse-led clinics and joint clinics with focus on multidisciplinary management of Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
The established IBD and ileoanal pouch Surgery Centre offers a dedicated "one-stop" ileoanal pouch clinic, with more than 25 major abdominal pouch procedures performed every year. We also perform complex surgery for primary and recurrent Crohn's disease, including strictureplasties and Kono-s anastomosis. You would be involved with the continued development of the service, contributing to teaching programmes, research, audit and patient reported outcome measures data collection.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop and provide an advisory and supportive service to all patients undergoing IBD surgery and ileoanal pouch surgery. They will provide education and information to patients considering surgery and to those who have undergone emergency surgery. As part of the team, they will work to develop the IBD surgery service.
They will provide long term follow-up, following a structured pathway and by monitoring email and telephone contacts, liaising effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, providing continuity of care into the community and throughout the patient's rehabilitation.
They will act as an expert resource to professionals involved in the care of these patients both within the acute and primary care setting.
The post holder will maintain oversight of the services activity, governance and clinical outcomes, working with the team on change initiatives as required.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To meet with elective patients pre-operatively to give information and education regarding proposed surgery.
- To provide post-operative guidance, support and advice, enabling a safe discharge and liaising with community services as required.
- To provide long term follow-up, according to the patient pathway, by telephone and face to face contacts within the IBD and ileoanal pouch clinic.
- To be a point-of-contact for patients, monitoring emails and phone calls, liaising with the MDT as needed.
- To maintain the IBD and ileoanal pouch database.
- To write and maintain literature, supporting the information and education given to patients
- To attend the cross-site IBD MDT and the monthly ileoanal MDT.
- To participate in joint IBD surgery ward round.
- To support the expansion of the service by engaging with educational activities and developing patient pathways for safe discharge and remote monitoring.
- To recognise opportunities within the service for further development and expansion, to facilitate and manage change within defined clinical and organisational boundaries.
- To case manage a team of patients in partnership with the multi-professional team and to be a patient advocate when required.
- To develop own nurse led clinics in conjunction with the Consultants and the outpatient department.
Education
- To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patient and their family.
- To work collaboratively on educational strategies which support IBD surgery services and service development.
- To act as a preceptor / mentor to nurses wishing to undertake further studies in IBD or ileoanal pouch surgery.
- To develop their own knowledge, skills and expertise to a higher academic standard, by time spent with colleagues and attending study days
- To develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.
Research/Audit
- To utilise up to date research / evidence to improve patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multi-professional team
- To incorporate nationally agreed standards and guidelines into clinical practice.
- To be aware of and participate in current research trials being conducted within own specialist area and to be able to inform patients about these.
- To audit the service on a regular basis so that patient care is continuously reviewed and improved, ensuring that documentation and record keeping is comprehensively maintained
PLEASE SEE JD/PS FOR FULL JOB DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To meet with elective patients pre-operatively to give information and education regarding proposed surgery.
- To provide post-operative guidance, support and advice, enabling a safe discharge and liaising with community services as required.
- To provide long term follow-up, according to the patient pathway, by telephone and face to face contacts within the IBD and ileoanal pouch clinic.
- To be a point-of-contact for patients, monitoring emails and phone calls, liaising with the MDT as needed.
- To maintain the IBD and ileoanal pouch database.
- To write and maintain literature, supporting the information and education given to patients
- To attend the cross-site IBD MDT and the monthly ileoanal MDT.
- To participate in joint IBD surgery ward round.
- To support the expansion of the service by engaging with educational activities and developing patient pathways for safe discharge and remote monitoring.
- To recognise opportunities within the service for further development and expansion, to facilitate and manage change within defined clinical and organisational boundaries.
- To case manage a team of patients in partnership with the multi-professional team and to be a patient advocate when required.
- To develop own nurse led clinics in conjunction with the Consultants and the outpatient department.
Education
- To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patient and their family.
- To work collaboratively on educational strategies which support IBD surgery services and service development.
- To act as a preceptor / mentor to nurses wishing to undertake further studies in IBD or ileoanal pouch surgery.
- To develop their own knowledge, skills and expertise to a higher academic standard, by time spent with colleagues and attending study days
- To develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.
Research/Audit
- To utilise up to date research / evidence to improve patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multi-professional team
- To incorporate nationally agreed standards and guidelines into clinical practice.
- To be aware of and participate in current research trials being conducted within own specialist area and to be able to inform patients about these.
- To audit the service on a regular basis so that patient care is continuously reviewed and improved, ensuring that documentation and record keeping is comprehensively maintained
PLEASE SEE JD/PS FOR FULL JOB DETAILS
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Level 6 stoma care course
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- mentorship qualification
- Level 6 stoma care course
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
- Substantial post qualification experience in colorectal surgery
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Assessing, planning and implementing care of a group of patients
- Patient education
- Caseload management and prioritisation
- Audit experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- IT skills
- Teaching
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Level 6 stoma care course
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- mentorship qualification
- Level 6 stoma care course
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
- Substantial post qualification experience in colorectal surgery
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Assessing, planning and implementing care of a group of patients
- Patient education
- Caseload management and prioritisation
- Audit experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- IT skills
- Teaching
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).