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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 26 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bury, BL9 7TD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9236-24-1528 |
Summary
To work within the Multidisciplinary team to provide a consistently high quality specialist service for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). To provide support, supervision and education for patients, carers and relatives. Participate in teaching and act as a resource for Staff and outside agencies To actively participate in the development of an IBD nursing service across the Trust. Assist in providing rapid access care via our IBD Flareline for chronic disease patients, their carers and General Practitioners (GPs) offering advice, support and direct access to the Gastroenterology service. Initiate or change medication as per agreed protocols. Have an active role in presenting IBD pts in a Multi-disciplinary setting Undertake nurse-led clinics for patients with stable IBD in the outpatients department following guidelines and agreed protocols. To include assessment, monitoring and evaluation of disease activity, ordering and interpreting specific tests where indicated. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Communications and RelationshipsAct as advocate for the patient, at all times and especially during the IBD multi-disciplinary team meeting and the virtual biologics meeting Work in partnership with the patient and family and other health care professionals in care/discharge planning. Accept responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self and colleagues. To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care. Recognize the legal implications of nursing documentation therefore maintaining accurate and legible records of patient care in line with Trust policies and NMC Code of Conduct. Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies pertaining to patient confidentiality/ the Data Protection Act/Caldicott Recommendations. Participate in team building/communication exercises so as to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team. Analytical and Judgmental Skills As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the Trust, whether patient records or trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave the trust employment. All information which identifies individuals in whatever form (paper/pictures, electronic data/images or voice) is covered by the 1998 Data Protection Act and should be managed in accordance with this legislation. Planning and Organisational Skills Time management is essential within the role Able to work in a structured and unstructured way, managing own case load Ability to plan and organise each day moving between clinics and the ward also managing the IBD Flareline on a rotational basis Physical Skills. To operate within Trust policy to use all barrier precautions when exposed to body fluids, including blood and faecal matter within the outpatient setting, Must be able to operate a PC, as well as relevant electronic systems utilised within the department Long periods of telephone communication and patient assessment requiring high levels of concentration Responsibility for Patient Care Provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients with IBD Provide sensitive and complex information to patients and carers with empathy and reassurance promoting quality care for all patients. (Screening for Blood borne viruses and giving patients results as part of biologic therapy assessment i.e. Viral Hepatitis and HIV, with empathy and understanding.) Carries out all high levels of nursing care to complex patients without direct supervision, and liaison as necessary with senior team members Deliver complex information and advice on aspects of living with a chronic disease including the use of complex therapies, surgical interventions and health promotion (including smoking cessation and cancer Monitoring of patients on high cost Biologic medication Responsibility for Policy/Service Development Keep up to date with professional issues relevant to nursing practice within their area of clinical practice. Openly question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved, embrace new ideas and facilitate changes for the benefit of patient care. Negotiate an area of clinical interest with Lead IBD Nurse and be proactive in developing own expertise and learning resources for all staff. Act as clinical resource within the ward team. Act as an assessor/mentor to students and colleagues, guiding practice, assessing competence, enabling and supporting their learning. To facilitate/participate in the induction programmes for each member of staff newly employed. Continually monitor standards of care and contribute to improvement of care through benchmarking, audit and research. To be aware of objectives and strategies at Local and Government level. Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources Demonstrate an awareness of effective use of resources and cost implications and ensure at all time to fulfil economical use of resources To have an awareness of cost implication of various medication and therapeutic strategies for IBD and incorporate this awareness into day-to-day practise To be able to effectively utilise and manage available resources to meet service objectives Responsibilities for Human Resources The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies. As a trust employee you are expected to work in accordance with the Trusts values Responsibility for Information Resources Ability to use all trust systems, ensuring Confidentiality at all times Ability to access and use spreadsheets, databases to monitor patient care Aware of your NMC code of professional conduct Responsibilities for Research and Development To actively participate in clinical audit of IBD management strategies and treatment outcomes, also continually monitor the clinical effectiveness of the role of the IBD Nurse Specialist. To use audit findings to promote and drive change as appropriate and to actively disseminate good practice. Base own nursing practice on evidence-based guidance Comply with all reporting requirements, systems and duties of action put in place by the Trust to deliver research governance. The Trust manages all research in accordance with the requirements of the Research Governance Framework. Promote user involvement in activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights Freedom to Act To be able to work independently, decision making and self-motivational Always adhering to the NMC code of professional conduct Partnership Working To work closely within the Multi-disciplinary team Liaise with the Gastroenterology ward for inpatients requiring support Liaise with the infusion unit regarding monitoring and overseeing commencement of high cost Biologic medication Equality and Diversity The Trust provides a range of services and employment opportunities for a diverse population. As a Trust employee you are expected to treat all patients and work colleagues with dignity and respect, irrespective of their background. Making Every Contact Count Front line staff are in an ideal position to offer support and advice on how to improve health and wellbeing Staff should use their interactions with the public to give them additional advice on health and wellbeing Staff will be given training and support to help them to signpost people to other services which may improve their health and wellbeing. Health & Safety To be aware of local policies with in the department and ward setting All people (including consultants) who manage othersYou are accountable for the effective deployment of activities that ensure that your department/ward/clinical team is reducing hospital acquired infection. You will ensure that you and your staff comply with the Trusts policies on infection, prevention and control. You will ensure that you and your staff receive the training required to maintain competence to execute the Trusts policies on infection, prevention and control. You have a responsibility to bring deficiencies in the deployment of such policies to the attention of your line manager.