We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic individual with a genuine interest in stoma care who is ready to develop their skills and knowledge to become a stoma care nurse specialist. You would be joining our friendly and innovative team based in the hospital, but also covering the community. The individual will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work well within a small team and autonomously. The successful candidate will have recent clinical experience of caring for patients with a stoma, at least two years nursing experience, demonstrate relevant knowledge of conditions which may result in stoma formation and embody the Trust values and beliefs.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working in partnership with patients, families and the Multidisciplinary Teams in the hospital and wider community, providing high quality, compassionate and expert stoma nursing care. You will be part of the team providing pre-operative counselling and siting, post-operative teaching, discharge planning and preparation, outpatient nurse-led clinics and implementing continued care from hospital to home. You will be supported to develop your skills through mentorship, training, competency based assessment and educational opportunities including attending relevant study days. You will be expected to contribute to departmental research, quality improvement projects, and be involved in teaching stoma care to other health care professionals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time registered Band 6 nurse to join our stoma care team at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. This will be a developmental role requiring competencies and appropriate courses to be completed.
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (Bank holiday cover required on a rota basis)
Interview Date:
To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact:
Amanda Gunning Clinical lead, Stoma Care on 01392 402742 amandagunning@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working in partnership with patients, families and the Multidisciplinary Teams in the hospital and wider community, providing high quality, compassionate and expert stoma nursing care. You will be part of the team providing pre-operative counselling and siting, post-operative teaching, discharge planning and preparation, outpatient nurse-led clinics and implementing continued care from hospital to home. You will be supported to develop your skills through mentorship, training, competency based assessment and educational opportunities including attending relevant study days. You will be expected to contribute to departmental research, quality improvement projects, and be involved in teaching stoma care to other health care professionals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time registered Band 6 nurse to join our stoma care team at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. This will be a developmental role requiring competencies and appropriate courses to be completed.
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (Bank holiday cover required on a rota basis)
Interview Date:
To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact:
Amanda Gunning Clinical lead, Stoma Care on 01392 402742 amandagunning@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
