Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Stoma Care Team for a Clinical Nurse Specialist with specific knowledge in colorectal surgery and the care of stomas.
We are seeking a registered nurse to join our CNS team. The successful candidate will be supported through a development framework to become an autonomous CNS within the team. Successful applicants will be motivated, have excellent organisational and communication skills and will be committed to caring for patients with stomas. Knowledge and skills in Stoma care and surgical nursing are essential.
The Stoma team is a multidisciplinary team providing care and support for patient’s pre and post colorectal surgery.
This post requires interpersonal and organisational skills also, the ability to communicate and present at all levels. A flexible approach is vital, as is the need to be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and priorities tasks/objectives.
In return we can offer personal and professional development which would help support your revalidation. Training and development is a high priority in this care group and it will be actively supported.
Main duties of the job
Assessment a patient's stoma care needs and education of patient and/ or carers.
To support for patient’s pre and post colorectal surgery.
To act as key worker within the MDT.
To manage own case load of patients, supporting individual agreed management regimes with the patient, which acknowledge and are responsive to their psychological, physiological and educational needs.
Optimise the continuity of care of patients between the Hospital and Community.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. First Level Registration with valid NMC
2. First Degree or evidence of working towards
3. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Extensive post registration experience including colorectal surgery
5. Relevant experience in stoma care
6. Specialist training relevant to role
Desirable criteria
7. Stoma siting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
9. Organised approach to working with effective time management skills
10. Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
11. Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
12. Ability to manage organisational change
Desirable criteria
13. IT literate with a working knowledge of Lorenzo and EDMS
Further Training
Desirable criteria
14. Counselling course
15. Stoma care course
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
16. Job Description (PDF, 240.4KB)
17. Person Specification (PDF, 32.5KB)
18. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
19. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
20. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
21. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
22. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
23. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
24. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameKerry AdamsJob titleMatronEmail addresskerry.adams5@nhs.netTelephone number01142714600