Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of
a Band 6/7 Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist working in partnership with the
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust based in the community in the Blackburn
area.
The successful applicant will work in the community
providing specialist stoma care and support to patients discharged with a stoma
from the Royal Blackburn Teaching hospital and surrounding area in support of
the Acute based teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop and deliver a newly
commissioned community-based stoma care service following a recognised care
pathway delivering patient care in their own home.
The role will encompass:
- providing specialist nursing care,
information and advice to patients and their relatives
- teaching and
supporting other nursing and non-nursing staff and carers as required
- liaising with GPs and community services
About us
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned
company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products and
services worldwide.
We offer advanced medical products for Ostomy Care, which
includes two strong global brands Hollister Ostomy and Dansac Ostomy;
Continence Care; Critical Care; and Wound Care. We also provide innovative
healthcare programs and services, as well as educational materials for patients
and healthcare professionals.
Hollister has been serving healthcare professionals and
patients for 100 years making a difference in the journey of life for people
throughout the global community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical advice on the safe provision of a stoma care nursing service
- To be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of care within the designated area ensuring a high standard of patient care in liaison with stakeholders
- evaluating and reviewing patterns of working, giving professional support where necessary
- Ensure that care is provided in accordance with a structured pathway of care that is measurable and evidence based
- To take a lead role in the training and development of staff and ensuring the needs of students are met
- Ensure that the policies and practice procedures of Hollister and any other NHS Organisation are adhered to
- Participate in discussion and the operation of research programmes affecting patients and the service
- To be responsible for the delivery of service within the designated area within the agreed financial budget
- Foster good communication links and co-operation between Community Nurses, Ward Managers and other disciplines and departments
- Ensure timely and accurate entry of data into appropriate patient record keeping systems that meet the requirements of data protection and ensure that company liability is within current regulation
- As part of the Nursing Team annual rota, provide occasional Weekend/Bank Holiday phone support services to the Secure Start Service. This will be a maximum of 3 weekend days (Sat/Sun) and no more than 1 bank holiday in any 12 month period)
- Support the introduction of new products and provide opportunities for end users to review
- Work with Company Nurse Manager to set annual clinical objectives and track regularly to ensure timely completion
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical advice on the safe provision of a stoma care nursing service
- To be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of care within the designated area ensuring a high standard of patient care in liaison with stakeholders
- evaluating and reviewing patterns of working, giving professional support where necessary
- Ensure that care is provided in accordance with a structured pathway of care that is measurable and evidence based
- To take a lead role in the training and development of staff and ensuring the needs of students are met
- Ensure that the policies and practice procedures of Hollister and any other NHS Organisation are adhered to
- Participate in discussion and the operation of research programmes affecting patients and the service
- To be responsible for the delivery of service within the designated area within the agreed financial budget
- Foster good communication links and co-operation between Community Nurses, Ward Managers and other disciplines and departments
- Ensure timely and accurate entry of data into appropriate patient record keeping systems that meet the requirements of data protection and ensure that company liability is within current regulation
- As part of the Nursing Team annual rota, provide occasional Weekend/Bank Holiday phone support services to the Secure Start Service. This will be a maximum of 3 weekend days (Sat/Sun) and no more than 1 bank holiday in any 12 month period)
- Support the introduction of new products and provide opportunities for end users to review
- Work with Company Nurse Manager to set annual clinical objectives and track regularly to ensure timely completion
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Car driver essential (home visits will be required)
- Proven experience with an interest within the stoma care / colorectal area
- Evidence of recent post registration training and development (desirable)
- Community experience (desirable)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse RGN (essential)
- Recognized Stoma Care Qualification (desirable)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Car driver essential (home visits will be required)
- Proven experience with an interest within the stoma care / colorectal area
- Evidence of recent post registration training and development (desirable)
- Community experience (desirable)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse RGN (essential)
- Recognized Stoma Care Qualification (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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).