We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified
Location: Kingston / Richmond
Department: Clinical
Job Summary:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest expert nursing teams in the UK to deliver first class specialist stoma care in the community. Whether you are a Stoma Care Specialist or a Nurse / District Nurse with a desire to learn a specialised skill we are looking for someone who will be passionate in supporting a recognised care pathway of stoma patients from the acute into the community.
Location: Kingston Upon Thames / Richmond
Contract: Permanent, working 3 days / 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday – Friday)
Responsibilities:
The Nurse Specialist will develop and deliver a community-based stoma care service in patient’s own homes as part of a secured partnership completing the following:
* Support to patients discharged with a stoma from the assigned hospitals and surrounding area in support of the Acute based teams
* Provide safe, effective and specialist nursing care, information and advice to patients and their relatives
* Teach and support other nursing and non-nursing staff and carers as required
* Provide specialist clinical advice on the safe provision of a stoma care nursing service
* Foster good communication links and co-operation between GPs, Community Nurses, Ward Managers and other disciplines / departments
* Ensure timely and accurate entry of data into appropriate patient record keeping systems that meet the requirements of data protection and ensure that company liability is within current regulation
* Support the introduction of new products and provide opportunities for end users to review
* Participate in discussion and the operation of research programmes affecting patients and the service
* Work with Company Nurse Manager to set annual clinical objectives and track regularly to ensure timely completion
Person Specification:
* Qualified Nurse RGN (essential)
* Community / district nurse experience (desirable)
* Recognised Stoma Care Qualification (desirable)
* Car driver essential (home visits will be required)
* Proven experience with an interest within the stoma care / colorectal area
* Evidence of recent post registration training and development
About Us:
Hollister is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products and services worldwide. We have been serving healthcare professionals and patients for 100 years making a difference in the journey of life for people throughout the global community. Hollister offer advanced medical products for Ostomy Care, which includes two strong global brands Hollister Ostomy and Dansac Ostomy; Continence Care; Critical Care; and Wound Care. We also provide innovative healthcare programs and services, as well as educational materials for patients and healthcare professionals.
Hollister is RCN accredited and CQC registered; we pride ourselves on our dedicated and highly specialist nursing team who deliver outstanding care and education in the stoma and continence care fields.
What We Offer:
* The anticipated base salary range for this position is £40,000 - £50,000 (pro-rata), depending on experience or other legitimate business factors
* Company Car
* Group Personal Pension Scheme with 8.5% employer contribution
* Life Insurance Cover at x10 base salary
* Group Income Protection Scheme
* 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part time Associates), with the option to buy/sell annual leave
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced Family Friendly policies
* Internal recognition scheme
About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Req ID: 34700