Job summary
Employer heading
Stoma Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We would like to offer an opportunity for an experienced stoma care nurse to join our team in a fixed term position from 6th January 2025 until 29th June 2025. The post holder will be working alongside a second part time stoma nurse, as well as part of a wider team of tumour site specific clinical nurse specialists. Applicants should be an experienced stoma care nurse and it is essential that they are able to independently site for stomas and ideally have completed an accredited stoma care course.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty. In addition the post holder will be required to liaise with their peers across the Trust, the divisional management team and appropriate corporate directorates and teams. The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the Trust and national networks as appropriate to the specialty.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughout their cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Job application: Clinical Nurse Specialist
- In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
- In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.
- To manage an agreed caseload, using in depth knowledge of the patient / client group and acting as the key worker where appropriate.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Qualification in stoma care
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Trained in stoma siting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in stoma care to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to motivate others
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katy Hardy
- Job title
- Lead GI Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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