Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join the Stoma Care team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse with a keen interest in colorectal surgery and stoma care.
This role is both challenging and rewarding, requiring a proactive, self-driven, and dedicated individual who can effectively manage complex care pathways. Your goal will be to ensure the highest standards of care and service delivery for all patients. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage a diverse workload, and excellent problem-solving capabilities are essential. We are seeking a team player who can also work independently when required.
This is a fixed-term contract for 15 months, with ongoing efforts to secure an extension for an additional 24 months. You will receive training and support from the Band 7 Stoma Care Nurse Specialist.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Stoma Care Service by delivering expert stoma nursing care and providing an advisory service. They will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care plans for patients requiring stoma formation. With a hands-on, proactive approach, the post holder will work independently to deliver education, information, advice, and support to patients both pre-operatively and post-operatively. Additionally, they will play a key role in supervising nursing staff in clinical areas to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
The role also includes participation in teaching sessions, audit projects, and service development activities in collaboration with the Stoma Care CNS, ensuring the practice remains professional, research-informed, and evidence-based.
The successful candidate must be committed to ongoing professional development to maintain competency in fulfilling the role. Opportunities will be provided to enhance clinical skills and expand academic knowledge.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* BSc Adult Nursing or equivalent.
* Foundation Course in Stoma Care.
* Post-registration courses such as Stoma/Colorectal at level 6/7.
Knowledge Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
* Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Skills/ Abilities
* Good written & verbal communications skills in the English language.
* Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload, in a time effective manner.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Counselling skills.
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
* Experience in an acute surgical/colorectal setting.
* Experience of caring for people with stomas.
* Experience of leadership and management.
* Teaching experience in formal scenarios.
Knowledge
* Sound knowledge of stoma care and bowel/bladder conditions.
* Knowledge of health promotion and the importance of raising awareness.
* Knowledge of cancer treatments/pathways.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
293-SWNS-0422
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£44,806 to £53,134 a year pro rata p.a. incl.
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