Band 6 IBD CNS (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Nursing - George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust – Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Closing Date: 14th November 2024
Interview Date: 25th November 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
* The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant, delivering a high standard of nursing care based upon a sound evidence base, provide leadership and act as a specialist nursing resource to the patient, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team.
* Possess in-depth knowledge of the gastrointestinal tract with an understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD and associated conditions.
* Undertake nurse-led clinics for IBD and Coeliac patients in the Outpatient Department under the supervision of the Consultant following guidelines and agreed protocols.
* Provide screening for IBD patients for infection risk on diagnosis.
* Knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology of the anti-TNF therapy and ensure administration of the therapy is within the NMC guidelines (2006) for the safe administration of medications.
* Liaise with MDT to provide timely and appropriate care for inpatient IBD patients.
* Provide a telephone advice line for IBD patients.
* Undertake Endoscopist training for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Gastroscopy.
* Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.
* Ability to interpret endoscopy, histology, pathology and radiology findings and understanding their significance in the management of IBD.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
Xcellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
* Assess, plan and implement care programmes based on local organisational objectives, national guidelines and up to date evidence.
* Actively involved in the implementation of Capsule Endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of Crohn’s Disease and Coeliac Disease.
* Demonstrate a clear audit trail to evaluate service effectiveness.
* Ability to request further investigations under agreed protocols and guidelines according to assessment findings.
* Develop relationships with external self-help groups and charitable organisations e.g. NACC.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
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