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ConvaTec
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Specialist Stoma Nurses x2 (West Midlands/Birmingham)
Overview
About Amcare For over 30 years the Amcare™ Group has supported people living with a stoma and continence conditions by providing reliable and dependable home health services nationwide. Amcare™ Group is part of the ConvaTec group of companies, which also provides the me™ programme - a complimentary support service for people living with a stoma. Position overview We are currently searching for Specialist Stoma Nurse who will be responsible for the delivery of a specialist stoma care service to all patients potentially or actually requiring stoma formation. Delivery of high quality specialist nursing skills from diagnosis onwards will be provided by training, advice, counselling and supportive care to all patients and their families/carers. The Nurse Specialist will work autonomously in the community or hospital setting combining expert knowledge in specialist practice with advanced clinical judgment. Within this commercial role the Specialist Stoma Nurse may work across GP clinics and the community. This role will provide a lot of variety as well as flexibility to manage your own diary and to work autonomously to achieve your goals. Key responsibilities Key duties and responsibilities of Specialist Stoma Nurse include: Providing guidance, support, advice and counselling to patients and their family/carers along the patient pathway, as well as creating a plan of care. Promoting patient autonomy where possible through education and support so that the individual is able to make informed choices about their own care Ensuring all confidential Patient Records and any data collection is maintained in line with Company and hospital/CCG policies using patient record system (PRS) where available Establishing effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals in order to develop the service and gain appropriate referrals Utilizing and having a good understanding of the value of up to date research/evidence to deliver patient care and disseminate this knowledge to all members of the nursing team Incorporating national and locally agreed standards and guidelines into clinical practice, including those of the Amcare Nursing Group Role requirements To be successful in this role you need to have: • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration • Proven stoma care or colorectal experience • Stoma Care Qualification • Ability to advise patients on appropriate choice and communicate sensitively, as well as building relationships • Commercial awareness Equality clause & agency statement ConvaTec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: ConvaTec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any ConvaTec employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of ConvaTec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. To find out more or to apply please click the apply button.