Staff Nurse - Gastroenterology & Colorectal

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Colorectal/Gastro Nurse to join their enthusiastic Ward Nursing Team. The role involves providing specialist care for patients with colorectal conditions, supporting staff development, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The successful candidate will work in a friendly environment that promotes skill development and team collaboration. A commitment to patient-centered care and effective leadership is essential for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Committed to improving patient care through advanced clinical practice.
• Dedication to leadership and education in a nursing context.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for maintaining professional practice standards as set by Trust Policies.
• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families.
• Support clinical staff development through education and role modeling.
• Assist with clinical governance and ensure safe effective practice.
• Enhance patient experiences through quality care and support.

Skills

Specialist nursing care

Effective leadership

Patient-centered care

Teaching and mentoring

Job description

Job overview

Are you ready to progress your career in colorectal/Gastro nursing? Would you like to be a part of a well-established, enthusiastic Colorectal/Gastro Ward Nursing Team?

If you are committed to improving patient care through effective leadership, advanced clinical practice and education we can offer the opportunity to join the Trust, as a Colorectal/Gastro Nurse. In the role you will learn to provide specialist care and support for patients with a variety of colorectal/Gastro conditions including Colorectal Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

We have recently opened 2 brand new purpose built 28 bedded Modular Wards with great facilities for our patients and staff.

We currently work closely with our specialist nurses, who offer the Ward support, teaching and have an excellent patient rapport.

Main duties of the job

• You will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, the NMC Code and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines
• Provide specialist nursing advice to patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within the services, being a point of contact for assessment, information and advice for the patient, family and carers
• In liaison with others support the development of staff caring for patients through support, formal education, practice development and role modelling
• To teach and act as a facilitator and supervisor to other staff
• In conjunction with other relevant clinical staff, you will assist with clinical development in maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance
• Use a range of techniques to ensure and monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to continually improve standards of care and patient experience
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
• Enhance patient experience
• Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives

Working for our organisation

We promote development and actively encourage staff to share their knowledge within the teams. We encourage staff to rotate between our teams to maintain their skill set in the two specialities.

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