An opportunity has arisen to join our stoma therapy team. The post holder will work with the stoma care nursing team in delivering and managing inpatient and community care. They will provide specialist services and advice to patients and their families who potentially or actually require stoma forming surgery. Core roles will involve teaching and supporting patients to acquire self-care skills enabling transition from hospital to community and providing ongoing specialist support services in the longer term as required for patients with any type of stoma. This will involve the provision of clinic services within the hospital for community patients to attend and liaising closely with Community Stoma Care Nurses and GPs.
The post holder will provide education, treatment, support and advice to patients and their families or carers and act as an educational resource in Stoma Care to ward staff, junior doctors, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
This is a developmental post that will support and guide the successful applicant through competencies relating to stoma therapy within a time framework of 6 -12 months. This will lead to the post holder being eligible to apply for the Band 7 role.
The Stoma therapy role is one that is based at St Richard's Hospital but there will be an expectation that work at Worthing Hospital may be required from time to time.
Main duties of the job Accept referrals to see patients from consultant surgeons, ward staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Site for stoma formation in the optimum position to prevent physiological or psychological distress to the patient. Provide patients with advice on suitable appliances and accessories as required. Be responsible for own caseload of patients with new or established stomas within the hospital and provide continued advice and support on discharge. Plan and prioritise working day to best meet the needs of the service, whilst remaining flexible enough to respond to sudden changes in those needs. Contact and meet with patients preoperatively to provide information and education to them and their relatives/carers regarding their proposed surgery and stoma formation. Provide postoperative information, counselling, and support to ensure that the patients and their relatives/carers have a level of knowledge commensurate with their needs. Offer a supportive service applying specialist knowledge to enable patients to adapt to their surgery and stoma formation. Assist and advise ward teams with all aspects of care for patients with a stoma. Promote safe and effective care of patients by having awareness of, and utilising Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) UK Clinical guidelines to underpin evidence-based practice.
About us At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To accept referrals to see patients from consultant surgeons, ward staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To site for stoma formation in the optimum position to prevent physiological or psychological distress to the patient (this service should always be offered to elective patients and emergency patients wherever possible). To provide patients with advice on suitable appliances and accessories as required, always ensuring impartiality. Use clinical judgement and autonomous decision making concerning the interpretation and analysis of complex information from a variety of sources. Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues and recommend an appropriate course of action. Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to formulate implement and evaluate an appropriate plan of care for the patient in a timely manner. To be responsible for own caseload of patients with new or established stomas within the hospital and provide continued advice and support on discharge. Plan and prioritise working day to best meet the needs of the service, whilst remaining flexible enough to respond to sudden changes in those needs. To contact and meet with patients preoperatively to provide information and education to them and their relatives/carers regarding their proposed surgery and stoma formation. To provide postoperative information, counselling, and support to ensure that the patients and their relatives/carers have a level of knowledge commensurate with their needs. To offer a supportive service applying specialist knowledge to enable patients to adapt to their surgery and stoma formation. To assist and advise ward teams with all aspects of care for patients with a stoma. To act as a clinical role model to others by working collaboratively with the ward teams in promoting best practice standards in stoma care. Promote safe and effective care of patients by having awareness of, and utilising Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) UK Clinical guidelines to underpin evidence-based practice. Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in accordance with Trust policy, to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.
Professional To take responsibility for maintaining individual professional registration requirements. To maintain own level of competence for relevant clinical practice procedures and update knowledge as required. To promote and maintain effective working relationships and communication with all health professionals involved in the patient pathway. Act as the patients advocate through effective support and information, enabling them to make informed choices and decisions concerning treatment. Document and report all care provision and changes to a patients condition in accordance with NMC documentation standards. Ensure that clinical practice is patient centred, evidence based and delivered within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and Guidelines.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Registered Nurse
Experience/Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake top up. PS/PA or mentorship qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development in related field. Significant experience in relevant specialty. Significant nursing experience in hospital setting, and interest in stoma care.
Desirable Qualification in stoma care. Colorectal module. Experience of undertaking audit, research and evidence-based practice.
Skills Essential Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice relating to stoma care. Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively and discuss sensitive and sometimes highly complex and potentially distressing information with patients and families/carers. Teaching and facilitation experience. Ability to participate in and implement the development of nursing practice. Ability to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care and patient experience. Able to problem solve and seek solutions.
Desirable Presentation skills.
People Management and Development Essential Ability to prioritise own workload and respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions. Ability to deal with complex situations.
Desirable Conflict management and negotiation skills. Participated in service development and implementation of change.
Specific Requirements Essential Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values.
Freedom to Act Essential Freedom to Act is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understands what results or standards are to be achieved.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address St. Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 279-6903786-JAN25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will provide education, treatment, support and advice to patients and their families or carers and act as an educational resource in Stoma Care to ward staff, junior doctors, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
This is a developmental post that will support and guide the successful applicant through competencies relating to stoma therapy within a time framework of 6 -12 months. This will lead to the post holder being eligible to apply for the Band 7 role.
The Stoma therapy role is one that is based at St Richard's Hospital but there will be an expectation that work at Worthing Hospital may be required from time to time.
Main duties of the job Accept referrals to see patients from consultant surgeons, ward staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Site for stoma formation in the optimum position to prevent physiological or psychological distress to the patient. Provide patients with advice on suitable appliances and accessories as required. Be responsible for own caseload of patients with new or established stomas within the hospital and provide continued advice and support on discharge. Plan and prioritise working day to best meet the needs of the service, whilst remaining flexible enough to respond to sudden changes in those needs. Contact and meet with patients preoperatively to provide information and education to them and their relatives/carers regarding their proposed surgery and stoma formation. Provide postoperative information, counselling, and support to ensure that the patients and their relatives/carers have a level of knowledge commensurate with their needs. Offer a supportive service applying specialist knowledge to enable patients to adapt to their surgery and stoma formation. Assist and advise ward teams with all aspects of care for patients with a stoma. Promote safe and effective care of patients by having awareness of, and utilising Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) UK Clinical guidelines to underpin evidence-based practice.
About us At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To accept referrals to see patients from consultant surgeons, ward staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To site for stoma formation in the optimum position to prevent physiological or psychological distress to the patient (this service should always be offered to elective patients and emergency patients wherever possible). To provide patients with advice on suitable appliances and accessories as required, always ensuring impartiality. Use clinical judgement and autonomous decision making concerning the interpretation and analysis of complex information from a variety of sources. Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues and recommend an appropriate course of action. Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to formulate implement and evaluate an appropriate plan of care for the patient in a timely manner. To be responsible for own caseload of patients with new or established stomas within the hospital and provide continued advice and support on discharge. Plan and prioritise working day to best meet the needs of the service, whilst remaining flexible enough to respond to sudden changes in those needs. To contact and meet with patients preoperatively to provide information and education to them and their relatives/carers regarding their proposed surgery and stoma formation. To provide postoperative information, counselling, and support to ensure that the patients and their relatives/carers have a level of knowledge commensurate with their needs. To offer a supportive service applying specialist knowledge to enable patients to adapt to their surgery and stoma formation. To assist and advise ward teams with all aspects of care for patients with a stoma. To act as a clinical role model to others by working collaboratively with the ward teams in promoting best practice standards in stoma care. Promote safe and effective care of patients by having awareness of, and utilising Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) UK Clinical guidelines to underpin evidence-based practice. Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in accordance with Trust policy, to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults or children.
Professional To take responsibility for maintaining individual professional registration requirements. To maintain own level of competence for relevant clinical practice procedures and update knowledge as required. To promote and maintain effective working relationships and communication with all health professionals involved in the patient pathway. Act as the patients advocate through effective support and information, enabling them to make informed choices and decisions concerning treatment. Document and report all care provision and changes to a patients condition in accordance with NMC documentation standards. Ensure that clinical practice is patient centred, evidence based and delivered within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and Guidelines.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification Professional Registration Essential Registered Nurse
Experience/Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing, or willingness to undertake top up. PS/PA or mentorship qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development in related field. Significant experience in relevant specialty. Significant nursing experience in hospital setting, and interest in stoma care.
Desirable Qualification in stoma care. Colorectal module. Experience of undertaking audit, research and evidence-based practice.
Skills Essential Knowledge of evidence and research-based practice relating to stoma care. Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively and discuss sensitive and sometimes highly complex and potentially distressing information with patients and families/carers. Teaching and facilitation experience. Ability to participate in and implement the development of nursing practice. Ability to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care and patient experience. Able to problem solve and seek solutions.
Desirable Presentation skills.
People Management and Development Essential Ability to prioritise own workload and respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions. Ability to deal with complex situations.
Desirable Conflict management and negotiation skills. Participated in service development and implementation of change.
Specific Requirements Essential Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values.
Freedom to Act Essential Freedom to Act is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct. Work is managed, rather than supervised and results/outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals. Is guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs), good practice, established precedents and understands what results or standards are to be achieved.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address St. Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 279-6903786-JAN25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
