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Job summary

Main area
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-Med-6393996
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse - Peterborough

Band 6

Job overview

To provide a specialist nursing contribution to the clinical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), working autonomously and in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals ensuring the IBD service maintains a consistent high standard contributing to the improved outcomes for patients with IBD.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

To perform at specialist enhanced practitioner level, facilitating early assessment, supporting diagnosis and prompt treatment of patients presenting to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with IBD to facilitate care provision within the inpatient/outpatient setting, admission avoidance, timely discharge and ensure that management is in line with evidence based guidelines. The main responsibilities of the role will be related to clinical expertise within IBD, with an emphasis on initiating, performing and maintaining standards of clinical excellence. The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe and compassionate.  Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments. 

  Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.

  1. Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external agencies
  2. Develop, deliver, and evaluate education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice.
  3. Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
  4.  Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team.
  5. Lead and manage unpredictable and unplanned clinical situations
  6. Participate in resource management, strategic service development, planning and service improvement. 

·         Lead, monitor, develop and appraise staff and learners.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Registered Nurse
  • • Educated to Degree level
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of recent speciality related learning

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Demonstrate experience at a band 6 or Senior Band 5 level
  • • Evidence of mentorship/teaching experience

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • • Working knowledge of patient administration systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gill Anderson
Job title
IBD Lead Specialist Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01733 673876

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
Telephone
01480 416741
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