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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

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Ref: 390-SUR-BA-5126 Vacancy ID: 7202236

Stoma Clinical Nurse Associate

Accepting applications until: 22-Jun-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 22-Jun-2025 23:59

Location

Site: Southend
Address: Prittlewell chase
Town: Westcliff
Postcode: SS0 0RY
Major / Minor Region: Essex

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Fixed term: 33 months (Ends 31/03/2028)

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £37,338 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Colorectal

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Be able to plan the appropriate care pathway to meet the needs of the individual patient in both hospital and home settings.

· Understanding the full range of treatment options available to each patient and have the ability to discuss these with the patient and family

· Be able to share and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of normal and abbnormal gastrointestinal patho-physiology

· Have a clear understanding of the range and purpose of GI investigations and the associate needs of the patient.

· Demonstrate a clear understan ding of the principles of the enhanced recoverry programme and their application to clinical practice.

· Has the ability to generate a differential diagnosis and plan, to implement and evaluate individual treatment/interventions and care packages for a selection of patient groups and show evolution of breadth of skills

· Demonstrate to ability to answer relevant questions from patients and their families about thr patients condition, and supply solutions where possible.

· Support the maintenance of the patient support group and bewsletters abd facilitate as apporpirate

· Maintain Nurse led clinics in both hospital and community settingsC.

· Clinically examine and assess patient needs form a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, advising patient carers and colleagues

· Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

· Ensures the use of evidence based care in the delivery of care

· Priorities health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

· Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care

· Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse
Post-registration experience – At least 2 years working in colorectal surgery
ENB 997 or equivalent

Desirable criteria

BSc or Masters in an allied field
Non-Medical Nurse prescribing
Consultation and Assessment Course

Previous experience

Essential criteria

Must have had experience of caring for patients with colorectal conditions.
Must have had experience at junior sister level or similar, or have acted up in this role.
Working automatously & part of a team.
Be able to effectively escalate concerns.

Desirable criteria

Have been involved with any nurse led services, or service re-design.
Basic computer skills.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Communicate effectively with all grades of staff, patients, relatives & public.
Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
Poses self-motivation and pride in your work.
Prioritise workload and that of others.
Have the skills required to fulfil the job description of a Band 6 Colorectal CNS.