Main area Community Clinical Nurse Specialist – Stoma Care Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Primarily Monday to Friday with some Saturdays possible.) Job ref 279-7162154-APR25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2025 23:59
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stoma Care
Band 6
About our Trust
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 ourWellbeing 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.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
UHSussex is pleased to have secured external funding for the role of Community Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stoma Care .
We are currently in the process of relocating Elective Colorectal & Lower GI Cancer Surgery and Stoma Reversal Surgery from Royal Sussex County in Brighton tothe Worthing site, creating a centre of excellence for Colorectal Cancer Surgery delivered across at Worthing and St Richard’s hospitals
This is an exciting development where we be investing in new theatre and bed capacity and associated surgeon, anaesthetic, nursing, therapies and other workforce requirements to meet the additional demand in Worthing.
This new post will be key in supporting the delivery of the service.
The post holder will work with the Stoma Care Nursing t e am in delivering and managing an expert Stoma Care Nursing Service for University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust predominantly in the community and at Worthing General Hospital. The role involve s patient centred individualised care to those undergoing Colorectal, Urology and G ynaecology surgery resulting in a stoma .
You will also support paediatric and neonatal stoma care services within both seco ndary and primary care settings. You will provide professional and clinical expertise to assist the physical, psychological, and social rehabilitation of patients requiring surgery involving stoma for mation .
This is a developmental role where you will progress to a band 7 once all competencies and trainings are completed.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist services and advice to patients and their families who potentially or require stoma forming surgery. This role will require the post holder to undertake community visits and will run nurse-led clinics and will teach a wide range of healthcare professionals with support from senior stoma care CNS’s. The position would be suitable for a registered nurse with proven experience working as a Stoma C are CNS with Surgical and Colorectal experience. You will be look ing to further develop your career as a Sto ma Care Nurse specialist and will have a passion for the speciality a nd service development.
Applicants who may prefer part time hou rs and would consider a job share are encouraged to apply.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
· Predominantly community based role but will be expected to work within Worthing hospital site as required, depending on workload or to cover leave.
· 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.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Registered Nurse
Experience/Qualifications
* 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
* Qualification in stoma care. Colorectal module. Experience of undertaking audit, research and evidence-based practice.
Skills
* 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.
People Management and Development
* 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.
* Conflict management and negotiation skills Participated in service development and implementation of change
Specific Requirements
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values.
Freedom to Act
* 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
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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