Stoma Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 27 April 2026.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Stoma Nurse Specialist position within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Colorectal and General Surgery Service across Manchester Royal Infirmary and the community. This role offers a chance to join an experienced team of Stoma Nurses.
Working alongside consultants and ward teams, the successful candidate will develop and enhance stoma pathways, lead nurse‑led clinics, and contribute to clinical audits.
This position is fully funded by Dansac UK.
Main duties of the job
* 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. Monitor and care for patients in the community.
* 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration.
* Post‑registration qualification in relevant specialist nursing or equivalent experience.
* Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake.
* Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards with organisational support.
* Clinical examination skills level 7 or willingness to work towards.
* Formal qualification in teaching of adults.
* Formal qualification in non‑medical prescribing or willingness to work towards.
Experience
* Relevant post‑registration experience at band 5 or above within Colorectal/General surgery.
* Experience of contributing to audit and research.
* Experience of multiprofessional working.
* Experience mentoring/supervising others.
* Experience of managing change.
* Previous experience working at band 6 level.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata.
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