Role Summary
A Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 a dynamic and motivated nurse 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.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
As an IBD Nurse Specialist you will be expected to provide specialist IBD advice to patients (including transition) and their families/ carers, other healthcare professionals and students.
To take responsibility for own patient caseload/workload within the designated clinical area and for the assessment and treatment of patients on a day to day basis. You will be responsible for organising your own workload within the requirements of the specialist team activities and work plan.
To be responsible for the day-to-day management and clinical delivery of the Gastro Day Unit. This includes new patient review, consenting, appointment scheduling, delivery of IV and subcutaneous treatment, venepuncture & cannulation, clinical assessment and monitoring of patients on immuno-suppressive, biologic and advanced therapies.
To undertake nurse led clinics for patients in routine follow-up, newly diagnosed, in transition from paediatric care, having flare-ups and those undergoing immuno-suppressive and biologic therapy. To work within the guidelines and protocols in place, to provide expert assessment, management, education, information and support for both inpatients and outpatients with IBD, and their families, ensuring patients receive therapy in a safe and timely manner. To develop the skills to assess and interpret specialist information, including blood results and take appropriate action, acting as patients advocate when necessary
To triage and act upon information from the advice lines, in line with guidelines and protocols in place, to be available for early access to clinics, to expedite consultation for treatment and admission in acute relapse.
To escalate concerns to IBD CNM / IBD AP / Consultant Gastroenterologist in a timely fashion.
To work closely with other IBD CNS’s and the wider multi disciplinary team, to contribute towards the development of effective networks and liaison within IBD locally, regionally and nationally.
To provide teaching in practice to other healthcare professionals and students through clinical supervision/ facilitation. Act as a positive role model and clinical resource for other healthcare professionals and students. Contribute to the development of patient/ staff information, specific to IBD.
To maintain own and others’ awareness of relevant research evidence related to the speciality and work with others in applying this to practice. To identify areas of potential research relating to the speciality. To participate in relevant national and local research activities, audit projects and service evaluation in order to improve standards of patient care.
Use reflection to identify and prioritise education/development needs. Pursue an ongoing programme of professional education/development relevant to the specialty.
Working Pattern: Full time - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Sarah Hawkins, Clinical Nurse Manager (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) on 01392 406101 or sarah.hawkins7@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. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
