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Colorectal / Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9218-25-0846 |
Summary
Participate in the process of ensuring patients receive sufficient information to enable informed consent by communicating complex information regarding management of care, including: benefits, risks, (i.e. stoma herniation risks) alternatives complications and lifestyle advice. Review medication and recommend changes in conjunction with consultant colorectal and / or gastroenterolgists depending on individual needs. Maintain patient records in a concise and literate manner ensuring hand over of complex management issues to the relevant healthcare professional. Liaise with Consultant colorectal surgeons, Registrars, secretarial staff, endoscopy and radiology Teams in addition to ward staff regarding patients clinical care needs to promote effective communication related to patient clinical needs and condition prior to procedures and afterwards. Provide specialised advice which contributes to the care and education of patients/carers within the speciality of stoma care/ fistula care/ cancer care. Seek expert help or more experienced help where necessary. Record all patient information using relevant manual / computerised systems. To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interests of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct. To integrate into the existing clinical structure and to support other professionals to manage patients with colorectal disorders. To promote effective communication with all members of the multiprofessional team in relation to patient management. To participate in research and audit. To take responsibility for adjusting ones own SCOPE of professional practice in order to demonstrate competence and continuous development in line with patient and service needs. Undertake teaching and act as an educational resource for health care professionals. Establish links and networks with other colorectal healthcare professionals, responsible for care of this patient group at a local, regional and national level. Use every opportunity, both formal and informal, to increase understanding of all staff groups regarding recognition and care of the colorectal patient. Where required work with patients to devise suitable educational and information materials regarding stoma care. Share expertise at local, regional and national events. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.