Stoma Care Nurse Specialist — Community & Hospital Expert

Unora GmbH; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover

28 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Job summary

Unora GmbH in the UK is seeking a Stoma Care Nurse Specialist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based stoma care services across hospital, community, and home settings. The role supports patients from surgery through long-term management, working with NHS stoma care services in the Preston area within acute and community care settings.

The successful candidate will act as a clinical expert, providing education, support, and guidance to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals while

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience in colorectal, surgical, community, tissue viability, or stoma care nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a geographically dispersed caseload.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist stoma care assessment, education, and support to patients before and after surgery.
• Deliver personalised care plans that promote patient independence and self-management.
• Conduct home visits, virtual consultations, and clinic appointments as required.
• Assess and manage stoma-related complications including leakage, skin complications, appliance fitting issues, and lifestyle concerns.
• Support patients in selecting appropriate stoma care solutions based on individual clinical needs.
• Provide emotional support and counselling to patients and families adapting to life with a stoma.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and carers on stoma management, appliance use, skin care, nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle considerations.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and resources that support patient understanding and adherence.
• Encourage patient confidence and independence through ongoing coaching and follow-up.
• Provide clinical education and training sessions to healthcare professionals.
• Support continuity of care across acute, community, and primary care settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and patient pathway discussions where appropriate.
• Maintain expert knowledge of ostomy products, accessories, and emerging innovations.
• Provide impartial, evidence-based product guidance based on individual patient needs.
• Support product evaluations and patient trials where clinically appropriate.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant clinical, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Skills

NMC registered

Stoma care nursing

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Autonomous working

Driving licence

Colorectal care experience

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Unora GmbH in the UK is seeking a Stoma Care Nurse Specialist to deliver high-quality, evidence-based stoma care services across hospital, community, and home settings. The role supports patients from surgery through long-term management, working with NHS stoma care services in the Preston area within acute and community care settings.

The successful candidate will act as a clinical expert, providing education, support, and guidance to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals while