An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of IBD Specialist Nursing team as a Band 6 support nurse that can offer new experience and learning opportunities in a specialist area.

To establish an IBD nursing role that is integrated into the multidisciplinary team to ensure individualised clinical management for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. To work trust wide to ensure continuing collaboration between patients and the professional team in line with National Standards.

Main duties of the job

• To provide comprehensive clinical skills, information, advice and support to both existing and newly diagnosed patients with IBD.
• Ensure rapid access for patients to specialist care and advice through face to face and telephone contact.
• Work as an independent practitioner both on the ward and in the outpatient setting, including Primary Care, working with your own case load alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team including gastroenterologists, surgeons, dieticians.
• Assess patients prior to their treatment.
• Review and monitor on immunomodulator/biologic medications.
• Participate in clinical audits and research in specialist areas.
• Participate in the education and training of multidisciplinary staff within the Trust.
• Provide a flexible approach to collaborative working to ensure patients have seamless access to specialist care.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Relevant degree
• Mentorship
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Gastroenterology
• Experience of working within and/or with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Understanding of Gastroenterology/Inflammatory Bowel Disease and up to date knowledge relevant to Gastro
• Awareness of key policies and national recommendations relating to IBD
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers in a variety of setting over the phone or face to face
• Self - motivated, pro-active and innovative
• Ability to effectively provide peer support/mentoring to support the raising of clinical standards
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respecting the skills and contributions of others
• Effective IT skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize self and others

Experience

Essential

• Experience of and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Gastroenterology/Inflammatory Bowel Disease and up to date knowledge relevant to Gastro
• Awareness of key policies and national recommendations relating to IBD
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers in a variety of setting over the phone or face to face
• Self - motivated, pro-active and innovative
• Ability to effectively provide peer support/mentoring to support the raising of clinical standards
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, respecting the skills and contributions of others
• Effective IT skills

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize self and others

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville

HP21 8AL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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