University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Stoma Nurse
Closing date: 03 June 2026
As a Specialist Nurse, you will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, supporting the care of patients with stomas in hospital and following discharge across Southern Derbyshire.
You will work in partnership with a diverse multidisciplinary team and therefore will need strong, compassionate communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
Under direction of the Lead Specialist Nurse, deliver care to a defined caseload of patients requiring specialist care. You will act as the patient's advocate, maintaining privacy and dignity and provide support, advice and education to patients/significant others in the management of their care.
Main duties of the job
* Post operative teaching &education with patients, including dietary advice
* Troubleshooting for new and established stoma patients
* Onwards referrals for psychological support
* Specialist input such as dermatology and IBD
* Routine reviews as part of post op pathway
* Telephone triaging
* Responding to advice and guidance requests
* Must hold full driving licence and have use of own car
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Person Specification
Skills
* Evidence of telephone triaging
* Evidence of giving advice and guidance
* Evidence of teaching/providing education to patients
Experience
* Experience of caring for patients with a stoma
* Experience of working within stoma team
Knowledge
* Demonstrate an understanding of how the stoma service works
* Knowledge of stoma care products
Qualifications
* NMC registration & revalidation requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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