Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic, self-motivated nurse to join the gastroenterology team at St Helier Hospital to support the inflammatory bowel disease service. This is an exciting and varied role, working within a multi-disciplinary team providing a high level of support to patients.
The right individual will have the opportunity to lead, develop and shape the service provided to patients within this speciality and be encouraged to share areas of good practice.
The role includes the planning, teaching and organisation of patients with complex needs as well as being a resource to all disciplines on matters pertaining to IBD; this includes activities such as audit, quality and risk management initiatives.
The successful applicant will have extensive experience in an acute setting, care of patients requiring Advanced Nursing Skills for their long term health conditions. Excellent organisational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are required for this role.
This post will be based at Epsom Hospital
Main duties of the job
The IBD Clinical nurse specialist will play an integral role in the development of a quality driven service to all patients treated at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and particular focus at St Helier Hospital.
The CNS has a leadership role within the Trust and is responsible for the development of the innovative nursing practice within the IBD speciality.
The post holder is expected to facilitate the development of other nurses in order to benefit patient care and to be an educational recourse to all members of the Trust wide multidisciplinary teams (MDT) regarding the provision of care.
The CNS will help to promote and co-ordinate a seamless pathway of care from diagnosis though treatment for patients with IBD.
Central to this role will be a collaborative approach with the MDT providing a comprehensive patient focused service.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Nursing role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Education/Qualification s
Essential criteria
1. Registered professional (NMC) with evidence of regular updating
2. Nurse practitioner qualification or equivalent Level 6/7
3. Evidence of significant professional development with a focus on IBD / Gastroenterology
4. Non Medical Independent prescriber and able to prescribe biologics.
Desirable criteria
5. Counselling skills training
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Substantial experience and achievement in an advanced nursing role with gastroenterology or IBD patients
7. Experience of working collaboratively within a multiprofessional team environment
8. Experience of managing a patient case load in an NHS settin
9. Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
10. Experience of developing clinical guidelines and clinical care pathways.
knowledge& Skills
Essential criteria
11. A commitment to nursing and an awareness of issues influencing current and future nursing and healthcare practices, and the ability to think through the implications for healthcare
12. Transformational leadership and ability Innovative approach to service delivery
13. Ability to co- ordinate IBD Care
14. Good knowledge of IBD drugs & side effects.
15. Ability to analyse complex information and provide a range of options to share information to the wider team
16. Ability to utilise research and audit to develop practice in self and others
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Applicant requirements
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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.
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameAnnamma Raji GeorgeJob titleAssociate Director of MedicineEmail addressTelephone number07353166238