Band 6 IBD CNS inNuneaton inNuneaton PUBLISHED
TUE 29 OCT 2024
Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (dependant on experience)
PERMANENT
GASTROINTESTINAL INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS NMC
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust rNujBIiB
The Band 6 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton encompasses providing high-quality nursing care to IBD and Coeliac patients. The post holder, reporting to the Consultant, will lead nurse-led outpatient clinics, assess patients for infection risks, and administer anti-TNF therapies, ensuring compliance with nursing guidelines. Additional responsibilities include liaising with the multidisciplinary team for inpatient care, offering a telephone advice line for patients, and undertaking training in various endoscopic procedures such as Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Gastroscopy.
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of gastrointestinal diseases, including the aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD, and demonstrate the ability to interpret relevant diagnostic findings. The role also involves auditing service effectiveness, implementing new diagnostic technologies like Capsule Endoscopy, and developing connections with self-help groups. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £37,338 to £44,962, depending on experience, and requires 37.5 hours of work each week. Applications are encouraged to be submitted promptly due to anticipated high interest.
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of gastrointestinal diseases, including the aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD, and demonstrate the ability to interpret relevant diagnostic findings. The role also involves auditing service effectiveness, implementing new diagnostic technologies like Capsule Endoscopy, and developing connections with self-help groups. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £37,338 to £44,962, depending on experience, and requires 37.5 hours of work each week. Applications are encouraged to be submitted promptly due to anticipated high interest.
Job Title: Band 6 IBD CNS
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (dependant on experience)
Closing Date: 14th November 2024
Interview Date: 25th November 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
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- The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant, delivering a high standard of nursing care based upon a sound evidence base, provide leadership and act as a specialist nursing resource to the patient, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the gastrointestinal tract with an understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD and associated conditions.
- Undertake nurse-led clinics for IBD and Coeliac patients in the Outpatient Department under the supervision of the Consultant following guidelines and agreed protocols.
- Provide screening for IBD patients for infection risk on diagnosis.
- Knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology of the anti-TNF therapy and ensure administration of the therapy is within the NMC guidelines (2006) for the safe administration of medications.
- Liaise with MDT to provide timely and appropriate care for inpatient IBD patients.
- Provide a telephone advice line for IBD patients.
- Undertake Endoscopist training for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Gastroscopy.
- Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
- Ability to interpret endoscopy, histology, pathology and radiology findings and understanding their significance in the management of IBD.
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- Assess, plan and implement care programmes based on local organisational objectives, national guidelines and up to date evidence.
- Actively involved in the implementation of Capsule Endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of Crohns Disease and Coeliac Disease.
- Demonstrate a clear audit trail to evaluate service effectiveness.
- Ability to request further investigations under agreed protocols and guidelines according to assessment findings.
- Develop relationships with external self-help groups and charitable organisations e.g. NACC.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
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