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 is just a snapshot of the varied duties this role encompasses.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* Degree or working towards degree level education
* 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Evidence based research/care
Desirable
* Counselling course
* GCP/Research qualification/experience
Previous Experience
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit
* Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
* Evidence of implementing changes in practice
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
* Knowledge of IBD
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative
* Leadership and motivational skills
* Diplomatic
Desirable
* Ability to lead and introduce change
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Demonstrate a person centred approach to care developing plans with patients
* Working to resolve complex issues
* 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
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
ULHT Trustwide
Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
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