Clinical Nurse Specialist - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ,
Norwich, Norfolk
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IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) - Gastroenterology An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the IBD Nursing Team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. As an IBD CNS you will already have demonstrated an interest in IBD and in moving into a specialist team. We are looking to recruit nurses with a passion to provide support and care to patients with IBD, especially with regards to their ongoing treatments, including Biological Therapies. You will be supervised, supported by and work closely with the Lead IBD Nurse Specialist and the current Band 6 IBD CNS and our medical clinicians in providing information, care and support to patients with IBD from diagnosis and throughout their treatment including periods of remission. You will demonstrate a willingness to enhance your skills and knowledge to support the IBD Nursing Service and the vision and enthusiasm to make a major contribution to the further development of the specialist nursing service for the benefit of our patients. The Gastroenterology Department at NNUH provides an excellent range of services delivered by our dedicated multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses and administrative personnel to the population of Norfolk. The Gastroenterology Team work with a wide spectrum of patients including those who have IBD, Liver problems, Nutrition concerns, Substance Misuse and GI Cancers. Why NNUH? Just think where your NNUH career could take you. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is the 6th largest acute hospital in the UK with new clinics and services being introduced each year, the possibilities are endless. With strong links to the University of East Anglia and Norwich Research Park we want to give our staff every opportunity and the support to achieve their potential. This also allows us to have an imaginative approach to our nursing teams with nurses taking a leading role in the care of patients, especially within specialist teams such as the IBD Nursing Team. To provide a comprehensive service for patients within the specialist area of care. To provide direct patient care and support in helping improve quality of life by educating the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offering support following diagnosis. To be a resource for other health professionals. To work with all members of the Gastroenterology Department IBD clinical team within the multidisciplinary framework and maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Lead IBD Nurse Specialist. To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence. Full time: 37.5 hours per week Open for applications: 26th May 2020 Close for applications: 14th June 2020 For further details / informal visits contact: Heather Simpson - Lead IBD CNS Tel: 01603 286286 Email: heather.simpson@nnuh.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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