Community Stoma Care Nurse (Durham and Darlington)

Deliver high quality, evidence based care to all patients who require surgery, and who have or may require the formation of a stoma in the community setting. You will also provide expert advice and education for all staff patients and carers. You are responsible for reviewing, auditing and improving the quality of care delivered.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care of the patient with a stoma or fistula
• Act as the patients’ advocate, through effective support and information enabling them to make informed choices and decisions concerning treatment
• Liaise with appropriate hospital staff and community teams to facilitate the provision of high quality care and a seamless service to all patients with a stoma.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with current best practice
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team and key opinion leaders
• Act as an expert resource for nursing staff and carers involved in the care of patients with stomas/fistulae/colorectal disease,
• Be aware of current initiatives, research and development in the field of colorectal and stoma care nursing
• Identify own educational needs in relation to the role and set objectives with manager(s) accordingly
• Maintain the standards set by the NMC for continued effective registration,
• Be an autonomous and accountable practitioner
• Act within the boundaries of the Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice, as defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Work in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Participate in research initiatives applicable to the service
• Provide clinical leadership and direction in stoma care with the multidisciplinary team
• Monitor standards and participate in audit as a means of quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Participate in the service review process and data and reports as required
• Maintain a flexible approach and develop the role in accordance with the requirements of the service
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the objectives of stoma services
• Implement specialised educational programs for pre and post registration nurses and members of other disciplines
• Be conversant with statutory training requirements and to attend update sessions as required
• Maintain a safe clinical environment for patients within the bounds of responsibility
• Be aware of the budgetary constraints, ensuring cost effective management of this budget
• Have a sound understanding of the broad business and organisation objectives
• Carry out the responsibilities with due regard to equal opportunities policy
• Act in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality

Essentially you will maintain excellent clinical and professional standards of work, be self-motivated to and able to work to set objectives. You will be able to manage your time and resources efficiently together with possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the determination to succeed and possess a good knowledge of primary care patient management systems.

This role requires flexibility in working patterns that involve travel within an identified region/territory and the postholder would be required to attend regional and company meetings which may necessitate occasional overnight stays. From time to time you may be required to cover other regions/ territories.

You will behave in a professional manner at all times and you will build professional relationships with patients and Health Care Professionals that will enhance the Company’s quality image.

As well as a challenging and rewarding role, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, competency-based learning and development in stoma colorectal nursing, continuous professional development enhancing competencies and knowledge, flexible working practices and no unsocial hours (Monday to Friday).

For an application pack, please contact: Human Resources, SecuriCare (Medical) Limited, Compass House, Knaves Beech Way, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 9QY or e-mail: hr@clinimed.co.uk.

This position is subject to the successful candidate being asked to apply for Disclosure at Enhanced Level. Further information regarding disclosure can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk