Enhanced Recovery Programme Nurses work with patients after surgery to help them recover and improve their clinical outcomes. They use evidence-based care to reduce the length of patients' hospital stays.
To provide specialist advice and care to patients undergoing the Enhanced Recovery Programme including assessment, planning and implementing of care and psychological support and support patients with a stoma.
To provide specialist advice and education to patients, families, carers and staff on all aspects of Enhanced Recovery Programme/ stoma care in the hospital and community.
* Works collaboratively, actively supporting and liaising with other health, social professionals and other agencies across primary, secondary and tertiary care as appropriate.
* Counsels patients undergoing the Enhanced Recovery Programme/having a stoma for surgery pre and post operatively and provides practical and psychological support for patients and carers in highly distressing and emotional circumstances.
* Organises and runs nurse-led clinics to assess patients who are undergoing the Enhanced Recovery Programme or have a stoma, initiating investigations and procedures and making recommendations for treatment. Referring to other agencies or discharging as appropriate.
* Ensures high standards of patient care are given in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
* Develops effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, relatives and other nursing staff to ensure they receive clear and accurate information.
Why Work With Us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust is located in Devon and is based in a small District General Hospital. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team consisting of surgeons, Stoma nurses, IBD nurses, Day Unit Team, GPs and community teams as well as colleagues in the Day Surgery and Pre-Assessment departments.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jane Watson
Job title: Enhanced Recovery Lead Nurse
Email address: jane.watson3@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01803 656609
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