Overview
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist - Stoma Care role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The post involves delivering and managing an expert Stoma Care Nursing Service predominantly in the community and at Worthing General Hospital, supporting paediatric and neonatal stoma care, and providing specialist services and advice to patients and families undergoing stoma-forming surgery.
Responsibilities
* Deliver and manage an expert Stoma Care Nursing Service for the Trust, predominantly in the community and at Worthing General Hospital.
* Provide patient-centered care for those undergoing colorectal, urology, and gynecology surgery resulting in a stoma.
* Support paediatric and neonatal stoma care services across secondary and primary care.
* Offer professional and clinical expertise to assist physical, psychological, and social rehabilitation of patients requiring stoma formation.
* Provide specialist services and advice to patients and families requiring stoma-forming surgery.
* Undertake community visits, run nurse-led clinics, and teach a wide range of healthcare professionals with support from senior stoma care CNSs.
* Collaborate with the Stoma Care Nursing team; develop service and workforce capacity; participate in service development and education.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Registered nurse with proven experience as a Stoma Care CNS with Surgical and Colorectal experience.
* Ability to work in community and hospital settings; part-time considered; potential to start at Band 6 with progression to Band 7 after achieving competencies.
* Commitment to service development and patient-centered care; passion for specialty.
Employment details
* Band: may be offered at Band 7 or start at Band 6 until Stoma Care competencies achieved.
* Employment type: Part-time (flexible, with possible job share).
* Location: Worthing and community settings in Sussex.
About UHSussex
Diversity, patient-first approach, Wellbeing Programme, opportunities for learning and career development. Inclusive employer with Disability Confident Level 2 and Veteran Aware status.
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