Description
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Lead Nurse - Stoma and Pouch Care to join their established team at St Mark's Hospital. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the daily operational management of the stoma and pouch care services, alongside the nurse consultant. They will provide long-term management and support to patients with stomas and an ileoanal pouch, and address any related stoma care concerns.
The post holder will be based at St Mark's Hospital, with principal sites at Central Middlesex Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital. They will also be required to provide services at Ealing Hospital site and community cover as necessary. The successful candidate will hold managerial responsibility for the stoma and pouch care team and work collaboratively with the Nurse Consultant, the wider stoma and pouch care team, and multidisciplinary colleagues across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive, long-term management and support for patients with a stoma, pouch or fistula
- Utilising advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
- Engaging in research, audit, and educational initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes
- Managing and developing Nurse Led Clinics and telephone and email advice lines
- Prescribing stoma-related products to facilitate a seamless transition of care from secondary to primary services
The salary for this position is £63,665 to £70,887 per annum, including High Cost Area Supplement.
Job Requirements:
- NMC PIN and degree qualification
- More than 5 years experience in stoma and pouch care
- Experience in leadership and management
- Masters degree or working towards (desirable)
- Mentorship module (desirable)
Benefits: As a NHS Trust, we offer a range of benefits including Agenda for Change pay scheme, Band 8a salary, permanent contract, and full-time working pattern.