The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership for the IBD teams and supporting service excellence for patient care. The post holder will inspire a culture of compassionate care for IBD patients. They will be accountable for the professional practice and development of IBD nursing and patient care. The post holder will have expert specialist knowledge and provide clinical advice and support for patients with IBD.
* Clinical nurse specialist in the defined area of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
* Provide comprehensive clinical skills, information, advice and support to patients with IBD within the RDUH, Eastern & Northern services
* Work as an independent practitioner alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Undertake research and participate in clinical audits in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence, underpinned by evidence-based practice.
* Participate in the education and training of the multidisciplinary team within the trust, regionally, nationally and internationally.
* Provide expert clinical advice and support to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the trust, locally and nationally.
* Manage the day to day activities of the IBD CNS team and the IBD infusion service (Eastern service)
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job description
A Clinical Nurse Manager in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) post has arisen within the IBD nursing team, based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Eastern Service). This is a full-time permanent position. This post will suit an experienced, dynamic and motivated senior nurse/nurse specialist with an interest in IBD. It is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an established IBD CNS team and a large IBD multi-disciplinary team across Eastern and Northern services. Informal visits and discussions are encouraged.
Working Pattern: Full time - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: Friday 10th January 2024
For further information please contact: Ben Brierley, Clinical Matron on benjamin.brierley@nhs.net or Vida Cairnes, Lead IBD Nurse Specialist, on vida.cairnes@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit. You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
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