Functional Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist

7 days ago


Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Functional Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist

A unique opportunity has arisen to improve the health and quality of life of thousands of patients misdiagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) across Lincolnshire. United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust are searching for a full time (1 wte) Band 7 highly motivated, committed, confident, enthusiastic and outstanding nurse for this post.

Main duties of the job
  • The post holder will be an experienced nurse with a demonstrable track record of leading a team and innovating a service.
  • You need to be able to think outside the box and work autonomously as well as be part of a wider, supportive team.
  • You will receive comprehensive training in the management of patients with IBS-like / functional bowel symptoms.
  • You will be expected to help transfer the management of these patients from hospital-based care to primary care services utilising a wide skillset which encompasses confident practice and excellent communication.
  • In the longer term, you will be encouraged and supported to achieve the qualifications which will equip you to become a nurse consultant and run your own service.
About us Working for your Organisation

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of 643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. 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. Dont 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 degree level education 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Evidence based research/care
  • Physical Assessment and History Taking Course
Desirable
  • Working towards Masters level education
  • Prescribing qualification
  • Counselling course
  • GCP/Research qualification/experience
Previous Experience Essential
  • Previous experience in gastroenterology
  • Understand in principle about a wide spectrum of GI disorders
  • Understanding of nutrition
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Teaching of other health care professionals
  • Evidence of implementing changes in practice
  • Experience of teaching in the practice setting
Desirable
  • Experience in Nutrition
  • Experience in Endoscopy
  • Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
  • Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
  • Previous experience as a CNS within a gastroenterology specialty
Knowledge, skills & aptiutude Essential
  • Willingness to learn new clinical skills
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative
  • Experience of clinical supervision and developing objectives
  • Demonstrate sound management and leadership skills
  • Ability to lead and introduce change
  • Assertiveness
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
Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln (Post is trustwide)

LN2 5QY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 357-LN-141-24#J-18808-Ljbffr

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