Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within the Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery Directorate for an experienced nurse to join our Colorectal Nurse Practitioner Team at St Thomas's Hospital.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join the team for a Full time, permanent position. The successful candidate will be skilled and knowledgeable in the field of colorectal surgery, feel comfortable communicating between patients, surgeons and others members of the MDT, as well as be confident working independently and within a team.
This role will provide expert specialist care to patients living with Lower Gastrointestinal conditions and malignancies, as they navigate our hospital and community services. It offers many opportunities for growth and professional development. You will gain experience in the management of complex patients, working closely with the surgical team on a daily basis.
You will be provided with professional development opportunities for career advancement. You will be supported to autonomously coordinate patient care throughout their surgical journey. The team is flexible and supportive of your educational and working needs, and facilitates a positive work culture.
The post is advertised as Band 7, pending experience and applicable postgraduate qualification is provided. If applicant does not have Advance Assessment course qualification, the role will be considered as Band 6.
Main duties of the job
- Review Colorectal patients' charts and prepare surgical Consultant ward round documentation, and actively participate in ward round
- Routine advanced physical assessment of surgical patients, including history taking, clinical examination, arranging relevant investigations, and prescribing relevant medications
- Be involved in the care of perioperative patients in conjunction with the Enhanced Recovery team and POPS.
- Coordinate care for complex surgical patients among different specialities and teams involved
- Act as resource to support ward staff and other teams including clinical guidance, teaching, and assist in complex situations.
- Actively participate in service improvement plans such as audits to help improve patient experience and outcomes
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As described above. To facilitate these duties, it would be essential to have the Advanced Assessment Course, and ideally the Non-Medical Prescribing Course and experience in Telephone assessment Clinics. In this instance, the role will be considered as a Band 6 until the course is successfully completed.
Person specification
Education and qualification
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse
2. Post graduate qualifications
Desirable criteria
3. Advance assessment course
4. Non-medical prescribing course
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Sufficient post registration experience in Colorectal and Surgical patients
6. Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
Desirable criteria
7. Experience as a Colorectal Nurse Practitioner
8. Experience in 2 week wait pathway
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
10. Knowledge of quality standards & NICE recommendations/NSF
11. Evidence of teaching skills
12. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable criteria
13. Ability and confidence to lead a team
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.