Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Stoma Nurse Specialist position within the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Colorectal Service across various sites. This role offers a chance to join an experienced team of Stoma Nurses in the Digestive and Emergency Surgery Care Group, contributing to the multidisciplinary approach to patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Stoma Nurse to contribute to the development of colorectal services while working within a well-supported, specialist team. Working alongside the consultants and ward teams to develop and enhance stoma pathways, making it an excellent choice for those looking to expand their expertise and leadership capabilities within the field of stoma care. Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities: Clinical Expertise:
Provide clinical care and advice to patients with stomas, particularly those undergoing bowel resections, cystectomies, and stoma formation surgeries. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Work closely with medical staff, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care. Autonomous Practice:
Lead nurse-led clinics and participate in clinical audits to ensure high standards of care. Education and Training:
Provide education to patients, staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team, across multiple sites. Patient Support:
Offer ongoing support to patients with established stomas and refer them to community services as needed. Key Requirements:
Experience:
Extensive experience in Stoma nursing, with the ability to maintain and develop expertise in various aspects of stoma care. Communication Skills:
Strong communication skills are essential to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams effectively. Autonomy and Leadership:
Ability to work autonomously, providing leadership and guidance within a small, highly skilled team. Cross-Site Flexibility:
Work across different sites within the Trust, providing flexibility to cover any gaps within the team and ensuring continuity of care for patients across all service locations. Trauma and Complex Care:
Involvement in managing complex cases, particularly at the Aintree site, which is a trauma centre. Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse / Midwife Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to specialty Evidence of continued professional development Desirable
Recordable specialist qualification Independent Nurse Prescribing ECDL Experience
Essential
Post registration experience Extensive clinical experience Involvement in audit Desirable
Participation in research Evidence of leading and facilitating change Knowledge
Essential
In depth specialist knowledge Skills
Essential
Teaching / assessment skills Effective communicator Root Cause Analysis Leadership & motivation skills Ability to motivate self and others Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Other
Essential
Diplomatic Assertive and confident Recognition of own limitations Able to travel between sites Flexibility 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Royal and Aintree sites Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Stoma Nurse Specialist position within the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Colorectal Service across various sites. This role offers a chance to join an experienced team of Stoma Nurses in the Digestive and Emergency Surgery Care Group, contributing to the multidisciplinary approach to patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Stoma Nurse to contribute to the development of colorectal services while working within a well-supported, specialist team. Working alongside the consultants and ward teams to develop and enhance stoma pathways, making it an excellent choice for those looking to expand their expertise and leadership capabilities within the field of stoma care. Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities: Clinical Expertise:
Provide clinical care and advice to patients with stomas, particularly those undergoing bowel resections, cystectomies, and stoma formation surgeries. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Work closely with medical staff, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care. Autonomous Practice:
Lead nurse-led clinics and participate in clinical audits to ensure high standards of care. Education and Training:
Provide education to patients, staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team, across multiple sites. Patient Support:
Offer ongoing support to patients with established stomas and refer them to community services as needed. Key Requirements:
Experience:
Extensive experience in Stoma nursing, with the ability to maintain and develop expertise in various aspects of stoma care. Communication Skills:
Strong communication skills are essential to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams effectively. Autonomy and Leadership:
Ability to work autonomously, providing leadership and guidance within a small, highly skilled team. Cross-Site Flexibility:
Work across different sites within the Trust, providing flexibility to cover any gaps within the team and ensuring continuity of care for patients across all service locations. Trauma and Complex Care:
Involvement in managing complex cases, particularly at the Aintree site, which is a trauma centre. Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse / Midwife Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to specialty Evidence of continued professional development Desirable
Recordable specialist qualification Independent Nurse Prescribing ECDL Experience
Essential
Post registration experience Extensive clinical experience Involvement in audit Desirable
Participation in research Evidence of leading and facilitating change Knowledge
Essential
In depth specialist knowledge Skills
Essential
Teaching / assessment skills Effective communicator Root Cause Analysis Leadership & motivation skills Ability to motivate self and others Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Other
Essential
Diplomatic Assertive and confident Recognition of own limitations Able to travel between sites Flexibility 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Royal and Aintree sites Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
