Specialist Nurse - Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Band 6 inGloucestershire inGloucestershire PUBLISHED
TUE 19 NOV 2024
Candidates are expected to possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient care, as they will be responsible for handling complex patient needs and educating both patients and healthcare staff. The role requires autonomy in managing a caseload, alongside collaboration with the wider IBD team, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing challenging situations and expectations. A genuine interest in Gastroenterology/IBD is preferred but not mandatory, as ongoing education will be provided.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Advanced Practice Team for a Band 6 Specialist Nurses. This is a permanent post. The IBD team has recently seen a significant expansion with the addition of a Consultant Nurse and a biologics coordinator.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a passion and commitment to provide high quality, evidence based care for this group of patients.
The team work across county, managing a busy Advice line service and a large cohort of patients on Biologics. They run Rapid Access and drug counselling clinics and provide support to the Gastroenterology ward and the Medical Day Unit.
You do not need to be an expert in IBD to apply for the post. Training, education and support will be provided; however, a keen interest in Gastroenterology/IBD would be advantageous.
To assess patients' individual needs; planning, implementing, and evaluating care through the provision of direct clinical care that is evidence-based.
Manage an Adviceline offering support, advice and information
Manage a blood monitoring service for patients on immunosuppressants and biologics
Conduct nurse-led clinics
Provide support for in-patients
Provide support and education to the Gastroenterology ward and Medical Day Unit
About us
Key working Relationships
- Multidisciplinary team - Consultants, Registrar's, Secretaries, Gastro Ward, Endoscopy Units, MDU, Dietitians, Nutrition Team, Radiology.
- General public
- Patients, their family, and outside agencies
- Peer groups nationally
- Primary care and community support services
- Educational establishments and student nurses
- Research establishments undergoing clinical research
- Engagement with other Advanced Practice Teams
Most challenging part of the job
- To work autonomously with own caseload of patients and to work collaboratively as part of the IBD team
- To manage staff, patient, and public expectations of the service within national targets
- Ability to work under pressure in a challenging and ever changing environment including frequent interruptions from bleeps and telephone
- To be able to disseminate highly sensitive, distressing, or contentious information to patients and family members/carers and staff as appropriate
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