Main area: Gastroenterology - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time - 30 hours per week
Job ref: 357-PR-1764-24
Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Site: ULHT Trustwide
Town: Boston
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (Part Time: £29,870 - £35,969 per annum)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Band 6
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do:
* Patient-centred: Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety: Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence: Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion: Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect: Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE: The start date for this post will be no earlier than May 2025.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join the ULHT trust-wide IBD nursing team. The post is an integral part of the gastroenterology multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The nursing service is led by a Band 8a lead nurse practitioner, supported by two Band 7 IBD clinical nurse specialists, a Band 3 Biologics Co-ordinator, and this post will be one of two Band 6 nurses.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for a highly motivated, committed, confident, enthusiastic nurse, ideally with gastroenterology or related experience, to join our dynamic team providing high-quality patient care across our Hospital sites. This post will be predominantly based on the Pilgrim Hospital, Boston site.
The post holder will contribute to the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nursing Service in collaboration with the Lead IBD NP, Consultant Gastroenterologists, ward staff, and other health professionals.
They will assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based care for patients through the effective and efficient use of resources within clearly defined protocols and guidelines. Nurse-led clinics, telephone and email advice service, MDT meetings, biologic and immunomodulator monitoring are just a snapshot of the varied duties this role encompasses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Degree or working towards degree level education
* 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Evidence-based research/care
* Counselling course
* GCP/Research qualification/experience
Previous Experience
* Previous experience in gastroenterology/colorectal
* An understanding of aetiology, pathogenesis of IBD, pharmaceutical knowledge, medical and surgical intervention.
* Understanding of nutrition and IBD
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Teaching of other health care professionals
* Experience of teaching in the practice setting
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit
* Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
* Evidence of implementing changes in practice
* Knowledge of IBD
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative
* Leadership and motivational skills
* Diplomatic
* Ability to lead and introduce change
Specific Requirements
* Demonstrate a person-centred approach to care; developing plans with patients
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
* Flexibility in approach to work
* Clear knowledge of professional boundaries
* Ability to travel across ULHT sites
* Demonstrates trust values
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if applicable.
* A Veteran
* A Military Reserve
* Partner/Spouse of those Serving
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.
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