Colorectal Nurse Specialist in Stoma Care | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A major NHS hospital network in Liverpool is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist for the stoma team. This role involves supporting patients with stomas, providing education, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have substantial stoma care knowledge and excellent communication skills. A commitment to high standards of patient care is essential. Informal visits are encouraged, and this role closes on 28 Jul 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC.
• Experience in stoma care and patient education.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support the stoma team in patient care.
• Educate patients, families, and carers about stomas.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and audits.
• Collaborate with surgeons and other health professionals.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of stoma care

Communication skills

Ability to educate patients

Education

NMC registration

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the stoma team at the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group.

The role of the stoma nurse will be to support the stoma team in the Digestive and Emergency Surgery care group. You will be providing specialist care and giving advice to patients with stomas.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care for our group of patients. The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of stoma care to support patient care. You will be communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and their families or carers.

The role includes educating patients, their families, or carers on caring for stomas, including advice on lifestyle and equipment for patients with both newly formed and long-term stomas. The successful candidate will provide guidance to address new educational needs or challenges faced by patients.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work closely with the current stoma team across UHLG sites, collaborating with surgeons and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The CNS will participate in outpatient clinics.

The role also involves participation in audit, research, and development of the stoma service.

Informal visits are welcomed. Please contact Angie Carroll or Maxine Handford for more information.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the merger of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to improve patient care.

UHLG is one of the largest regional employers, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities from birth onwards.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we provide general and emergency hospital care, along with highly specialised regional services for more than two million in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the sole adult major trauma receiving site in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke unit.

Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, along with specialist rehabilitation.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in women’s and babies’ health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually in the UK’s largest single-site maternity hospital.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms, focusing on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, please visit their careers page.

The Job Description is attached.

Key responsibilities include managing patient care with in-depth knowledge of stoma care, education, participation in outpatient clinics, research, and audit. The role spans across UHLG sites.

Requirements include NMC registration, working with policies and procedures, participating in nursing forums and governance, communicating complex information, collaborating with the MDT, managing change, and personal development.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025.