Band 6 Stoma Nurse

The post holder will provide support to the current Stoma Care Service in providing an expert stoma nursing support and advisory service. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients who require stoma formation, also working within the Bedfordshire community setting. They will assist in the supervision of nursing staff in the defined clinical area to provide highest standards of care. They will also participate in teaching sessions, audit projects and service development in liaison with the Stoma Care Team, to provide a professional, researched and evidence based practice., To deliver a specialist stoma and colorectal care service to patients and their carers within Bedford Hospital NHS Trust and North Bedfordshire ICB .

To work closely with the colorectal surgeons and wider colorectal team to deliver a high standard of care.Maintain effective liaison and communication with medical and nursing staff involved in the care of the patient and other health care professionals as appropriate, and to report on the patient's condition and progress. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the service and the daily running of the department working collaboratively with the stoma care service and the wider MDT. Duties of the role are to be open and transparent maintaining the integrity of the excellent service.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.