Job overview
A new opportunity has arisen at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital (RACH) in Brighton. We are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic nurse into our Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist post. In this role you will work with neonates, children and young people both in the hospital setting at Trevor Mann Baby Unit and RACH as well as in the wider community whilst being fully supported by colleagues in the very well established adult stoma care CNS team.
This role can be appointed to at a Band six with a clear pathway for completion of a recognised paediatric stoma nurse course and completion of agreed competencies within an 8-12 month time period. A review would then happen by the Lead Stoma Nurse and Matron to sign off the progression to the Band Seven role.
You will be a highly motivated and responsible nurse dedicated to providing high quality care with the ability to work under pressure with high levels of autonomy.
This position would be suitable for a registered nurse with proven experience working with children with stomas and with paediatric and or neonatal surgical and colorectal experience.
You will work closely with our Surgical team, adult stoma CNS team and wider MDT, providing expert care to babies, children and families/carers. You will be key to developing the service, utilising your organisational, teaching and management skills. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist will be based at Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton part of UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust. You will deliver a dedicated and expert stoma care service to children, young people, neonates and premature babies and their families or carers. You will work within our three hospitals and into our wider community area.
The role involves patient centred individualised care to those undergoing colorectal and urology surgery resulting in a stoma. You will also support those with fistulae in both secondary and primary care settings
The post holder will set up and run nurse led clinics and provide teaching to a wide range of healthcare professionals and will be able to lead and guide ward based and community nurses. Support will always be available from the wider adult CNS Stoma Nursing Team who have previously been responsible for managing the paediatric caseload.
You will be looking to further develop your career as a Paediatric Stoma Care Nurse Specialist and will have a passion for the speciality with service development being a priority.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Ensure and promote excellent communication with all members of the MDT
2. Provide condition related information to children and their families or carers in clinic setting and at the bedside (pre-op and post-op), to include gaining informed consent, requiring empathy and reassurance.
3. Set up and lead once-monthly patient groups within the community, providing information, support etc
4. Attend weekly clinical meetings as needed to foster collaborative MDT working.
5. Ensure confidentiality and adherence to data protection legislation.
6. Ensure that a full and accurate record of care is documented in a timely manner utilising appropriate nursing and medical systems as well as our bespoke stoma care database
7. Ensure stoma care database and diary are used effectively and accurately
8. Promote inclusiveness and treat people with kindness and compassion
9. Promote a team ethos and a positive working environmen
10. Ensure grievances/disputes/complaints are investigated thoroughly in a timely manner.
For detailed job description please review attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
11. Registered Nurse (RN/RNC/RSCN)
12. Stoma care qualification
13. Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
14. Mentorship/998 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
15. MSc Qualification
16. Independent prescriber
Experience and skills
Essential criteria
17. Experience of working with Paediatric stomas at B6 level
18. Experience of caseload management
19. Leadership experience
20. Excellent communication skills
21. IT Skills
22. Teaching experience
Desirable criteria
23. Paediatric Urology experience
24. Experience of change management
25. Experience in research/Audit
26. Experience of Ace management, rectal irrigation/washout
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
27. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
28. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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